How typical is Blakesley Hall as an example of a wealthy yeoman's house of the late 16th/ early 17th century? ... As a late sixteenth century house Blakesley Hall is different in having bedrooms linked through a long gallery and not with adjoining doors. This has been found to be a contemporary feature as it is more common seventeenth century houses, such as Aston Hall. ... This is typical of the sixteenth century Tudors before the introduction of brick. ... Some features in Blakesley Hall can be found in sixteenth century houses of the gentry, but others suggest that the style of...

• Word Count: 832
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Islamic Ceramics In the late seventh century a cohesive religious, political and social culture was established in Mesopotamia which fueled the growth of trade and industry. ... Chinese pottery had a significant impact on Islamic pottery for many centuries. ... During the late fifteenth century a great change took place in Islamic pottery. ... By the sixteenth century Iznik ware could be seen in a full palette of colors. ... By the end of the seventeenth century , Iznik ceramics had died out. ...

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

With the advent of Islam in the seventh century A.D. writing began to be important because it gave visual form to the word of God. ... At the end of the seventh century, Arabic and its script became official, and were adopted in the administration of all Muslim countries. ... In the eighth century the Arabs learned the secret of paper-making from the Chinese. ... One of the earliest inscriptions is the one inside the Dome of the Rock at Jerusalem, in which gilded Kufic characters on a blue ground run along the mosaic walls: this dates from the seventh century. ... Thereafter there were two mai...

• Word Count: 2239
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School