It is the year 2100 and an extremely severe earthquake has struck Japan. The nuclear power plants that had been repaired from a past earthquake in 2011 have been damaged again. But this time the damage was not repairable.  Radiation has leaked and spread into the earth, water sources, and the Pacific Ocean. This is causing certain defects in a number of species and is a hazard to the population of the earth. Radiation will slowly damage the human species and genetically alter the population; this is something that we cannot allow to happen. Certain species are becoming affected more than others. Specifically, the <em>Periplaneta americana</em> has shown not only a rise in number, but also an increase in size. With the rate of this phenomenon, the species will overcome the human population 100 fold. In simpler terms, the earth is uninhabitable due to the take over of giant cockroaches.
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<!--more-->We must relocate immediately and take as many resources as we can. There will be many spacecrafts sent into space until a location is found to relocate. The main craft, called <em>The Survivor,</em> will be the biggest and will house the most important items. Not only should we take food, water, certain species of animals and plants, and other necessities for survival, but also we should take with us certain artifacts that played a significant role in history and helped shape the earth to where it is today. This way, people aboard the ships can gather knowledge about the works as well as become inspired. The four artifacts to be preserved and taken on the craft will be the Nike of Samothrace, the Chartres Cathedral, Machiavelli’s <em>Mandrake</em>, and Ibn Sina’s <em>Canon of Medicine</em>.

The area for these works to be displayed will be located in the center of the main spacecraft in a square pattern. Each work will be housed in its own very large room. Each room will be able to hold 100 people maximum capacity. There will be motion sensors and alarms close to each of the works and there will be security cameras regulated at all times by a highly trained security team. Each room will be located on the corner of a “square” with hallways connecting each. In the hallways and throughout the rooms, there will be a continuously moving walkway with seats attached to it. This allows for maximum comfort for each person as well as providing safety for the museum. Since technology is so advanced in the year 2100, each person transported into space will own an iPad100. This is the most advanced form of Apple technology for the time in terms of handheld noncellular devices. As one passes through each room, information will automatically become available for reading or listening on the iPad.

The first room will be dedicated to the Nike of Samothrace sculpture. The entire eight foot tall original piece will be taken from the Louvre museum in France. It will be kept in an airtight, soundproof, bulletproof glass box that only allows a certain type of non-damaging light to shine upon the object. It is very important that the sculpture is not eroded away by environmental factors or human errors.

The Nike of Samothrace displays beautiful body positioning, expressive details, and shows shadowing techniques, which were typical of artists during the Hellenistic era. The piece is realistic and it expresses strong emotion when viewed. During the approximate time it was sculpted, there were battles for territory as empires tried to control as much of the earth as possible. Men were viewed as the dominant gender and honor was of great importance in society. By winning battles, one gained more honor, so victory was of great desire. This sculpture expresses victory in a powerful stance, thus revealing the cultural trends of the time.

The Nike of Samothrace is innovative for its time because it is a sensuous, triumphant structure that portrays a goddess as a more realistic figure. The Nike’s cloth, known as a chiton, is sculpted with great attention to detail and it tightly hugs against her skin as it flows in the wind. The cloth flows between her legs and does not fully cover her stomach and parts of her upper chest, so it is slightly sexual. The Nike’s stance is also an innovative feature. Her stance is at a twisting angle as though she is landing from the air onto the prow of a ship and stabilizing herself.  There is a proud, fearless posture that gives off feelings of power by simply viewing it. Her huge, outstretched wings are intimidating. Overall, the Nike instills the feelings of power and triumph that she represents into viewers and it is important that many people have the opportunity to view the magnificent sculpture.

From this work, it is important for future generations to know the importance of posture, body language, clothing attire, and context. The upright, courageous posture of the goddess expresses confidence and gives a sense of forward movement. Her outstretched wings show the open spirit to any challengers. The Nike of Samothrace was commemorating some victory, though the exact battle is unknown. It is vital to keep this sculpture with us in order to show the importance of triumph and honor as well as to inspire other artists. Through sculpting, thoughts of certain cultures or people can be expressed.

The second room will be dedicated to the Chartres Cathedral. Since the cathedral is too large to transport successfully onto the craft, only certain pieces of the original will be taken. The pieces to be preserved will be the stained glass from the West Rose windows, a flying buttress, one of the spires, one of the Royal portals, and the tunic worn by Mary during the birth of Jesus. The tunic is known as the Sancta Camisia and is a very important artifact in the Christian religion. Each of these pieces will be boxed in the same safety glass container as the Nike of Samothrace.

The Chartres was built during the High Middle Ages, when religion played a huge role in society. Religion affected education, politics, and social status. The church was wealthy; this explains the grandeur, awe-inspiring gothic architecture of Chartres. The huge size made it a main focus of the town and other buildings were nothing compared to its architecture. It expressed the centrality formed around religion at the time.

Chartres had many innovative features. The stained glass on the West Rose windows was created to represent the Christian event of the Last Judgment. The Gothic architect experimented with new colors, and “Chartres blue” was first used in the West Rose stained glass windows. The glass windows express passion, resurrection, and incarnation through the colorful pictorial events. Other unique elements to Chartres are the flying buttresses, or structural elements used for support, and the differing spire heights. These two features made Chartres unique and structurally elaborated to its beauty. These advancements in architecture placed on such a powerful building can lead to future buildings using the advancements. A new technique or style can spread from culture to culture. This is why many unique features of Chartres are seen in other cathedrals.

The Chartres Cathedral’s flamboyant Gothic architecture, as seen through the towering spires, stained glass, flying buttresses, and unique portals, is significant for future generations to appreciate. Chartres should be preserved so history can be learned and allow for generations in the future to see what life was like in the medieval time period. For the detailed architecture and beauty achieved in Chartres, no words can describe the amount of effort, faith, and heart put into it by the Christians of the medieval time period. Future generations will look over this cathedral and miss the inspirational history and unique architectural details of it unless this is preserved. This needs to be preserved so future generations can see the importance behind historical buildings like the Chartres Cathedral.

The third room will be dedicated to Machiavelli’s piece <em>The Mandrake Root,</em> or simply <em>The Mandrake. </em>The original piece of literature will be displayed in the safety glass box with special lighting shining on it. No one will be allowed to touch it because environmental factors, such as the grease and dirt from people’s fingers, will cause deterioration of the pages.

At the time of this publication, the Renaissance was in full force in Europe. Progress was seen as a process of improving the lot of the individual and was a valued belief during this time. Christianity was beginning to emerge because it seemed to fit the secular beliefs and desires of the rising merchant class. Popes were often involved in the fight for political power; greed and self-indulgence was often seen. This work was a comedic play about a young man, Callimaco, who is attracted to a young woman, Lucrezia, who is married to an older lawyer by the name of Nicia and takes place over a 24-hour time span. Callimaco devises a plan, with others involved, to deceive the lawyer in order to win Lucrezia’s love. Aspects of greed, deception, self-indulgence, and criticism of the church can be seen in the play; this reflects beliefs Machiavelli felt of society at the time.

There were not many comedies produced during the time <em>The Mandrake</em> was published, so this was a refreshing play. This humorous play commenting on human nature and self-absorption was innovative. The ideas seen in the play could be applied to life at the time; it was a unique way for comment on society. It was a hysterical piece that all ages could enjoy; at the same time, the intellectuals who caught on to the hidden messages could applaud the play. The creativity Machiavelli used to comment on certain aspects of life through a comedic play shows how one person can express their beliefs through writing/acting. People who read or saw the play were touched by his words, thus creating deeper thinking about themselves and/or society. Reflection about certain ideas in literature can bring about positive change. The themes in the play can be spread each time it is read.

The fact that this comedy has alternate messages hidden within the plot is significant for future generations to know about. By simply reading a piece of literature and not searching for deeper meanings to apply to one’s own life, potential personal growth will be lost for generations to come. <em>The Mandrake</em> shows that all types of literature can have deeper themes, whether it is a comedy, poem, or novel, etc. It is important for generations to see how ideas expressed through writing can be comments on the way of life during the published time period. <em>The Mandrake</em> allows us to see views on the corruption of the church, society’s flawed morals, and other ideas. <em>The Mandrake</em> should be preserved so the themes of the piece can live on and be applied to future generations.

The final room will be dedicated to Ibn Sina’s <em>Canon of Medicine</em>. It will be displayed in the same manner as <em>The Mandrake. </em>The original standard medical text will be taken on the craft to be preserved.

<em>The Canon of Medicine</em> was published in 1025. At this time historically, countries across the world were striving to advance in ways of knowledge, religion, art, and ultimately power. In the Islamic lands, the church and the state were inseparable, thus theocratic rule was present. Islam was openly receptive to the achievements in intellect from other cultures and had a strong will to discover the workings of the natural world. Intellectualists were avid in inventing new concepts or proving new theories that could be revolutionary. The Persian Muslim scientist Ibn Sina was determind to make advancements in the medical world and his <em>Canon of Medicine </em>achieved this desire.

The encyclopedia had a number of innovative ideas in the field of medicine. It also introduced a new set of medical terminology. For example, he attributed to the cause of plague to mice, commented on many contagious diseases, proposed using horse hair for stitches during surgery, experimented with different drugs for anesthesia, described surgical procedures, proposed certain spices could be used to help with blood clotting after a surgery, and understood the relationship between temperature and the spread of diseases. It set the foundation for many surgeries, pharmacology practices, and illness diagnoses. This discovery represents the idea that through determination and research, a single person can make a huge impact in the world of knowledge.

It is important for future generations to know that the <em>Canon of Medicine</em> was the foundation for a great amount of introductory ideas on surgery, illness, medicine, and ultimately healthy living. It is important that generations ahead see how a single person’s discoveries can change the world forever. This great encyclopedia should inspire us all to feed our hunger for knowledge and discovery. Many of Ibn Sina’s ideas were elaborated upon and have evolved into some of the most successful and accurate ideas and procedures used in today’s medicinal world.

People on the ship who visit the square museum will instantly become inspired and impacted personally by each of the revolutionary pieces. There will be an application similar to Twitter that can be accessed from the iPads. People can tweet their thoughts about each of the pieces and share their ideas with one another. It will also allow for others on the ships to meet each other through this interaction and spread their thoughts and feelings about the museum. Social interaction will be important because through discussion and expression about the museum and its works, people can grow and learn from each other. The museum will be a huge success and people from other smaller crafts will visit <em>The Survivor</em> in order to attend this life-changing, inspiring display.

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