Arquitecture
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Turkey

 Ruskin said: "Great nations write their autobiographis in three manuscripts, the book of their deeds the book of their words and the book of their art. Not one of these books can be understood unless we read the two others, but of the three the only trustworthy one is the last"  If I must choose a speech of the the housing minister or the buildings he put up I'll believe the latter.

Prov. 3:5

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Around 1100 there seems to have been a strong enlightenment. It was like a Russian spring in action philosophy organisatin technology from all quarters.
CIVILIZATION by KENNETH CLARK
A personal view

Milos, Greece

 CIVILIZATION by KENNETH CLARK

Jerry Saltz:  At the Met: Fourth Dynasty Egyptian. In other word about 3000bc - or 5000 yrs. ago. Note: a non-royal couple; her right hand around his waist; his left arm over her beautiful slender shoulder resting on her breast; her fabulous sheath dress; their faces. I love this museum.

Chess: "Arquitecture" "Civil Engineering"