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Art and Entertainment - Architecture - The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
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Art and Entertainment Architecture The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World By: Saad Aqil The art of planning and constructing buildings is known as architecture. A work of architecture should be firmly built, integrated with its function and setting, and pleasing to the eyes. It is both a scientific and an artistic discipline. It has often been called "the mother of the arts/ because it comprises of painting, sculpture and decoration. Initially, buildings served as protection against the weather and against man's enemies. Additionally, individuals sought to express their many religious, social, political, and aesthetic appreciations in the architectural wonders they created. Many a time, however, the enormous beauty of an architectural magnificence was to express devotion to a greatly revered and loved one. Architecture has undergone significant transformations that derive awe and amazement from the beholder. Such architecture is apparent in the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient Greeks and Roman...
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