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	''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''		''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''

	Venice has ~~203~~ '''bells''' spread throughout the city.		Venice has 229 '''bells''' spread throughout the city and lagoon.

	==History==		==History==
	The beginning of ~~bells~~ dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.		The beginning of bell creation and use dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector. He then connected a ringing device to the arm that moved during earthquakes so that a ring would be sounded during large seismic activity.

			From China, the technology spread to the West, where it was used in church towers across Europe and the Western world.

	''For more information about bell history, see our [[Bells#External Links\|External Links]].''		''For more information about bell history, see our [[Bells#External Links\|External Links]].''

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==
	Venice has ~~203~~ bells ~~that~~ have been ~~documented, spread throughout the city~~. The ~~conclusions made from~~ data ~~collected tell us about the conditions~~ of the bells, ~~what aspects they have in common, and general info~~ such as age, number, and size. By examining ~~the trends for~~ the conditional ratings of bells, it is possible to determine the urgency for renovation. We can also ~~see~~ if ~~this has~~ any ~~relation~~ to the founder or ~~the~~ date of casting ~~of the bells~~.		Venice has 229 documented bells which have been visited by Venice Project Center groups. The collected data helps illuminate many aspects of the bells, such as their conditions, commonalities, age, number, and size. By examining the conditional ratings of bells for trends, it is possible to determine the urgency for renovation across the city. It can also be determined if these trends have any correlation to the bell's founder or date of casting.

	===Bell Sizes===		===Bell Sizes===
	The largest bell documented is ~~bell~~ 2 of Sant’ Elena ~~with~~ a diameter of 152 cm, and the smallest bell documented is ~~bell~~ 4 of San Nicolò dei Mendicoli with a diameter of 21 cm.		The largest bell documented from Venice is Bell #2 of Sant’ Elena, which has a diameter of 152 cm, and the smallest bell documented is Bell #4 of San Nicolò dei Mendicoli with a diameter of 21 cm.

	[[File:BellSize.png\|500px\|center\| Size of bells ]]		[[File:BellSize.png\|500px\|center\| Size of bells ]]

	From the graph above, it can be determined that the most frequent ~~size for the~~ diameter ~~of a bell is~~ from 80 to 99 cm.. Ironically, the shape of the graph ~~resembles~~ a bell curve. The average ratio of diameter to internal bell height is 1.22 cm with a standard deviation of .106 cm. Therefore, the size of the bells may vary, but the shape is similar for all bells in the city.		From the graph above, it can be determined that the most frequent bell diameter ranges from 80 to 99 cm. Ironically, the shape of the graph is approximately a bell curve. The average ratio of diameter to internal bell height is 1.22 with a standard deviation of 0.106. Therefore, the size of the bells may vary, but the shape is similar for all bells in the city.

	===Ringing Methods===		===Ringing Methods===
	~~The ringing method is the same for most~~ bells in the city of ~~Venice~~. ~~Hammer and~~ wheel are the ~~primary types~~ of ringing. However, wheel is most ~~common~~, as 87% of the bells in Venice are rung by wheel. The second most common, are bells rung by both wheel and hammer, ~~which is~~ 12%. The graph below ~~gives an idea of~~ the ~~popularity~~ of these ringing mechanisms for the bells of Venice.		Most bells in the city employ the same type of ringing method. The use of a wheel or a hammer are the two most common forms of ringing. However, ringing with a wheel is most often used, as 87% of the bells in Venice are rung by wheel. The second most common form are bells rung by both wheel and hammer, with 12% of bells employing this method. The graph below illustrates the share of these ringing mechanisms for the bells of Venice.

	[[File:RingingMechanism.png\|500px\|center\| Bell ringing mechanisms ]]		[[File:RingingMechanism.png\|500px\|center\| Bell ringing mechanisms ]]

	===Bell Condition===		===Bell Condition===
	Because bells are an integral part of the material culture of Venice, ~~it’s~~ important to track the ~~conditions of bells~~ so it is possible to determine when and ~~how much~~ renovation is needed. As discussed in [[Bell]], the materials that ~~they~~ are made from, although durable, are still vulnerable to chipping ~~and~~ cracking, discoloration, and rust. These criteria have been rated on a scale of 0 to 4: 0 ~~meaning~~ there is no need for restoration ~~and~~ 4 ~~meaning~~ that restoration is urgent.		Because bells are an integral part of the material culture of Venice, it is important to track the their condition so it is possible to determine when and to what extent renovation is needed. As discussed in the [[Bell]] article, the materials that bells are made from, although durable, are still vulnerable to chipping, cracking, discoloration, corrosion, and rust. These condition criteria have been rated on a scale of 0 to 4: 0 indicates there is no need for restoration; 4 that restoration is urgent.

	[[File:ConditionOfBells.png\|500px\|center\| Bell condition]]		[[File:ConditionOfBells.png\|500px\|center\| Bell condition]]

	The majority of the bells measured ~~thus far~~ have ~~had~~ a conditional rating of 1 for both cleanliness and discoloration. This means that there is some, but not a problematic amount. Rust had a slightly higher ~~common~~ rating of 2 ~~which~~ still ~~is not very problematic~~. The ~~ones~~ that need restoration should have rating of 4 for each category. ~~Luckily~~, there are 5 or ~~less~~ bells for each of the categories ~~that had~~ ratings of a 4. There seems to be little correlation between the three categories. ~~Where~~ there seems to be a great number of bells with a certain rating for one category, there may only be a few rated the same ~~for~~ a different category. Perhaps, when considering a bell for restoration, ~~one may~~ only ~~have to confront~~ one ~~problem~~. However, from ~~our~~ data ~~we found~~ some bells with a rating of 4 in all categories, such as those in the bell tower of San Silvestro.		The majority of the bells measured have a conditional rating of 1 for both cleanliness and discoloration. This means that there is some discoloration and dirtiness but not a problematic amount. Rust had a slightly higher rating of 2, though this is still relatively minor. The bells that need restoration should have a rating of 4 for each category. Fortunately, there are 5 or fewer bells for each of the categories with ratings of 4. There seems to be little correlation between the three categories. While there seems to be a great number of bells with a certain rating for one category, there may only be a few rated the same in a different category. Perhaps, when considering a bell for restoration, only one type of deterioration must be remedied. However, from the data there are some bells with a rating of 4 in all categories, such as those in the bell tower of San Silvestro.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''		''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''

	Venice has 203 bells spread throughout the city.		Venice has 203 '''bells''' spread throughout the city.

	==History==		==History==

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	''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''		''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''


	~~''This section needs improvement.'' <br/>~~
	Venice has 203 bells spread throughout the city.		Venice has 203 bells spread throughout the city.

	==History==		==History==

	The beginning of bells dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.		The beginning of bells dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Bell]] <br/>		*[[Bell]] <br/>
	[[Bell Ringing]] <br/>		*[[Bell Ringing]] <br/>
	[[Bell Tower]] <br/>		*[[Bell Tower]] <br/>
	[[Bell Towers]] <br/>		*[[Bell Towers]] <br/>


	~~NAVIGATION BOX for bells <br/>~~
	~~NAVIGATION BOX for bell towers~~

	==References==		==References==

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	The beginning of bells dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.		The beginning of bells dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.

	''For more information about bell history, see ~~external_LINK~~.''		''For more information about bell history, see our [[Bells#External Links\|External Links]].''

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==

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''This page is an overview of all the bells in Venice. For a typical bell, see [[Bell]].''

''This section needs improvement.'' 
Venice has 203 bells spread throughout the city.

==History==

The beginning of bells dates back to 132 A.D. in China.The idea came from a Chinese philosopher by the name of Chang Heng, who invented the first known earthquake detector.

''For more information about bell history, see external_LINK.''

==Statistics==
Venice has 203 bells that have been documented, spread throughout the city. The conclusions made from data collected tell us about the conditions of the bells, what aspects they have in common, and general info such as age, number, and size. By examining the trends for the conditional ratings of bells, it is possible to determine the urgency for renovation. We can also see if this has any relation to the founder or the date of casting of the bells.

===Bell Sizes===
The largest bell documented is bell 2 of Sant’ Elena with a diameter of 152 cm, and the smallest bell documented is bell 4 of San Nicolò dei Mendicoli with a diameter of 21 cm.

[[File:BellSize.png|500px|center| Size of bells ]]

From the graph above, it can be determined that the most frequent size for the diameter of a bell is from 80 to 99 cm.. Ironically, the shape of the graph resembles a bell curve. The average ratio of diameter to internal bell height is 1.22 cm with a standard deviation of .106 cm. Therefore, the size of the bells may vary, but the shape is similar for all bells in the city.

===Ringing Methods===
The ringing method is the same for most bells in the city of Venice. Hammer and wheel are the primary types of ringing. However, wheel is most common, as 87% of the bells in Venice are rung by wheel. The second most common, are bells rung by both wheel and hammer, which is 12%. The graph below gives an idea of the popularity of these ringing mechanisms for the bells of Venice.

[[File:RingingMechanism.png|500px|center| Bell ringing mechanisms ]]

===Bell Condition===
Because bells are an integral part of the material culture of Venice, it’s important to track the conditions of bells so it is possible to determine when and how much renovation is needed. As discussed in [[Bell]], the materials that they are made from, although durable, are still vulnerable to chipping and cracking, discoloration, and rust. These criteria have been rated on a scale of 0 to 4: 0 meaning there is no need for restoration and 4 meaning that restoration is urgent.

[[File:ConditionOfBells.png|500px|center| Bell condition]]

The majority of the bells measured thus far have had a conditional rating of 1 for both cleanliness and discoloration. This means that there is some, but not a problematic amount. Rust had a slightly higher common rating of 2 which still is not very problematic. The ones that need restoration should have rating of 4 for each category. Luckily, there are 5 or less bells for each of the categories that had ratings of a 4. There seems to be little correlation between the three categories. Where there seems to be a great number of bells with a certain rating for one category, there may only be a few rated the same for a different category. Perhaps, when considering a bell for restoration, one may only have to confront one problem. However, from our data we found some bells with a rating of 4 in all categories, such as those in the bell tower of San Silvestro.

==See Also==
[[Bell]] 
[[Bell Ringing]] 
[[Bell Tower]] 
[[Bell Towers]] 

NAVIGATION BOX for bells 
NAVIGATION BOX for bell towers

==References==
<references/>

==External Links==
*Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_(instrument) Bell] page
*[http://cccbr.org.uk/pr/publicity/bellsandbellringing/ UK Central Council of Church Bell Ringers]
*[http://www.verdin.com/ Verdin Bells & Clocks]
*AmeriClock Inc., [http://www.usbellco.com/bell-strikers/ Church Bell Ringing & Bell Strikers]

Bells - Revision history

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