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HISTORY OF ART & DESIGN: Roman Architecture

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 Ancient Roman architecture adopted certain aspects of Ancient Greek architecture, creating a new architectural style.  Characteristics 1. TempleArchitecture: Ancient Roman temples were among the most important buildings in Roman culture, and some of the richest buildings in Roman architecture, though only a few survive in any sort of complete state. blended with Greek features. emphasis on the front of the building. example:  Temple of Fortuna                    Virilis. ("manly fortune") 2. CONCRETE: created a revolution in architectural design. create larger, heavier buildings.    * example: - The Sanctuary of  Fortuna Palestrina. 3. ARCH & VAULT: Coliseum  Race Track – Circus Maximus Public Baths Amphitheaters Arch The arch consists of two supports, called piers, each topped by a platform called an impost.  curved pattern that is capped by the central block of the arch called the keyst...
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: Geographical Indication

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MEANING GI is an indication, whether in the form of a name or sign, used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or a reputation that are due to the place of origin. PROVISION The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 is for protection of geographical indications in India. India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003.
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HISTORY OF ART & DESIGN: Art And Design

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                                      ART Art  is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or artworks , expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.  The three classical branches of art are painting, sculpture and architecture. Music, theatre, film, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts.                                                    Craft —  A  craft  or  trade  is a pastime or a profession that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work. —  The term "c...
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LEATHER SCIENCE: Post Tanning Operations

Crust leather obtained after post tanning operations is a higher added value skin and hides already tanned ready for the finishing stage. The semi-tanned wet-blue leather undergo final tanning to produce crust leather. The distinct  feature of this product from the wet-blue leather is that it has visible physical properties such as size, thickness, fullness, looseness of grain and grain damages. It is rather a product of better tensile and tearing strength, chrome and fat content etc. than wet-blue leather. “Crust is also known as unfinished leather ” and It is used by the leather finishing industries. The different methods of making Crust are given below: A. Chrome-Retan Process B. Semi Chrome Process Post tanning Oprations for Chrome-Retan Crust Leather PREPARATION  FOR POST TANNING   After the completion of Chrome tanning, the leathers have to pass through few   operations to prepare them for Post tanning operations further. Following are the preparatory stages: 1...
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