Gothic architecture is hypothesized.

What do you think inspired folks to build such fantastic structures (Gothic architecture) without the benefit of cranes, pneumatic hammers, etc.?

Introduction to the Humanities - The Ancient World to Medieval Times

I'm really asking about the artistic inspiration (Gothic architecture) for this radical departure from the classical style. Short and right to the point answer would be nice! Many thanks!

Invention of Writing

I need to write a paper about invention of writing Who invented Writing Why did they invented writing What does it reveal about the culture What it contributed to the time and why we still care Need your help on this Any information you get from the source be properly cited meaning the name of the author the name of the website the date of copyright please.

Interfaith sharing is discussed.

Interfaith sharing is becoming common in communities across the country. For example, here in Tucson the coalition of Congregation Ner Tamid, the Islamic Center of Tucson and St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church call themselves an "interfaith task force." They schedule community movie nights on Sundays, followed by a discussion of the movie. The point is to foster understanding between different faiths through films. Also, a museum exhibit that originated in Israel is now touring major cities around the world for the last four years. Its title is "Coexistence: The Art of Living Together." The poster that is part of the tour is a large, dark bean pod containing black, red, ye... click for more

Medieval

Should old art, old buildings, be removed or torn down to make way for the new? For example, the Chicago Stock Exchange building in a prime downtown location was designed by the great architect Louis Sullivan, called "the father of modernism." A major civic argument broke out when the property was purchased by developers who wanted to demolish the Stock Exchange and replace it with an undistinguished office building. The developers won. The trading room of the Stock Exchange was dismantled and rebuilt in a wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. For Sullivan: http://www.answers.com/topic/louis-sullivan So: What would the arguments be for preserving, or for tearing down and replacing?