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! ! 118 stands against natural disasters, earthquake s , lightening, etc. This field is considerably vast with special engineering colleges established for this purpose. The s econd study deals with the history of architecture. H ow did it evolve? The third type compares the architecture of various nations. F or example , if Indian and Arab architecture are compared , what are their individual styles, how do they differ and which is better, how has architecture progress ed in other countries and how do they stand up against each other , and what has each nation learn ed from o ther nation s. The history of architecture is quite extensive and very interesting. 27. Sculpture: This is the art of chiseling rock to create statues of humans, animals , and other objects. This has two fields; o ne is s culpture itself and other is the history of sculpture. T he latter deals with how various nations advanced within this field and how they contend ed with each other to make further progress. 28. Painting: This h as three aspects: the a rt of painting, the history of painting , and the philosophy of art. The a rt of painting discusses what is needed to paint , such as which materials are needed and what should be considered when creating an inspiring and beautiful painting. This field of study is quite extensive and very special. A painter can express human feelings and emotions , painting in such a way that pain, pleasure and sorrow are depicted. When a gifted painter captures the ephemeral nature of the world , the image is imprinted in one’s mind. Poets capture feelings and emotions in words , but painters express this through paintings. The h istory of paintings deals with the advancements made in this form of art. H ow painting was introduced in various nations and the innovations which followed. This field of study has made such progress in this age that one is left in awe. The p hilosophy of painting deals with the truth and purpose behind that painting. 29. Photography: This is in fact, one form of painting, which can also be divided into the taking of photos and the history of photography. The taking of photos instructs one on the equipment needed to take a photograph, the principles of photography , and the basic component s of a picture. Whereas the