Abstract This paper discusses the architectural features and style of the Monadnock Building in Chicago. The author provides a description of the building and discusses the vision for the structure that the architects involved had for it. The paper also talks about the problems that plagued the massive office complex, such as settlement of the surface footings.
Outline:
Architect, Patron, Historical Context
Physical Context
Movement and Style
Works Cited
From the Paper "The current structure is clearly split in its style, reflecting the break in construction, as no one could entirely reconstruct the deceased Root's 'feel' for the work (his partner was too busy with other projects to continue alone). The southern half was the work of the architectural firm Holabird & Roche, but still under the commission and control of the Brooks brothers. This is why the two halves of the building are similar in size, material, and color, but quite different in style."
Abstract This paper reviews the life of Judy Chicago, born Judy Cohen in Chicago in 1939, and gained fame through her art, her writing, and her feminist activities. Her most famous piece of art is The Dinner Party, created in 1974 to 1979. (Lucie-Smith) According to the paper, it was created with the help of hundreds of volunteers. It is a most unusual work, comprising of a large triangular table, with ceramic plates representing thirty-nine feminist guests of honour. This paper discusses this piece arguing that - like most of Chicago's art - it weds Chicago's two greatest passions: art and feminism.
Abstract This paper discusses the events that led to the Chicago conspiracy trial of the Chicago Seven; its outcome, and its fairness. It looks at the 1968 protest at the Democratic National Convention and the acquittal of the defendants on conspiracy charges, as well as the conviction of some on lesser charges. The paper examines the courtroom behavior of the judge and the courtroom as a "street theatre."
From the Paper "There are few years in recent American history more generally turbulent tense and filled with public protests than the year inw hich President Lyndon B Johnson announced that he would not seek or accept a second term as president and ..."
Tags:Chicago Seven, 1968 Democratic Convention, Days of Rage
Abstract This essay explores inner city life in Chicago from the years 1900 to 1930. In this article the writer discusses various pressures on American cities at the beginning of the twentieth century. Further, the writer examines how the city of Chicago was shaped and grew out of the poor overcrowded neighborhoods.
From the Paper "At the turn of the century American cities were burgeoning under the pressures brought on by rapid immigration, urbanization, and industrialization. As thousands of immigrants flooded cities, none had the infrastructure to see the newcomers properly settled or evenly dispersed throughout densely populated neighborhoods. Pockets of decay grew out of the poorly settled neighborhoods--overcrowded, teeming with garbage and disease, crime, and poverty--divided by language, class, and ethnicity. It was these neighborhoods, however, that shaped and molded a city's fluctuating identity. This trend was exemplified in Chicago. By the end of the nineteenth-century Chicago could boast being the mightiest city in mid-America."
Abstract The paper discusses how the subsidized housing situation in Chicago is growing bleak, as it is doing in many of America's urban communities. The paper explains that the combination of a reduction in public housing and the increasing reliance on Section 8 has caused public housing situations to become critical. The paper notes that some have seen this development as an opportunity to segregate and a lawsuit has been filed to that effect. The paper discusses that whether or not this kind of accusation has a foundation in the truth is a subject of its own, but maintains that regardless of this, public housing is becoming scarcer and cities like Chicago will feel the negative effect more than most.
Abstract The paper compares and contrasts two of the United States' most conspicuously successful community policing initiatives: the New York COMPSTAT program and the Chicago CAPS program. The paper briefly describes both, delineates some of the differences and similarities between the two and ultimately concludes that a rigidly monolithic approach to community policing, at least if the New York and Chicago models are any indication, is not desirable or necessary.
From the Paper "In recent years, community policing has become increasingly prominent as police departments find themselves lacking the resources to combat crime in all of its various manifestations. With this in mind, the following paper will examine community policing in two communities - New York and Chicago - and ascertain where each is similar, and where each is different. Specifically, the paper will explicate "CAPS", discuss "COMPSTAT" strategies, compare the two, and - not least of all - delineate the contrasts between the two entities. Ultimately, what should become apparent is that there is not one effective means of combating crime. Peace-Officers.com, a respected web site written for and by police officers, simply defines community policing as "law enforcement that seeks to integrate officers into the local community to reduce crime and (to) gain good community relations" ("Glossary - Community Policing" 2004, para.1)."
Abstract The paper discusses how analyzing the social, economic and political effects of the Chicago World Fair of 1893 reveals the shocking hypocrisy that pervaded American society in the late nineteenth-century. In Gilded Age America, the wealthy and powerful were idealized and worshipped as social, economic and political icons, despite the fact that many of them were ruthless, corrupt, egomaniacs who considered themselves above the law. The paper discusses how the Chicago World Fair was a national monument to hypocrisy, for it was a microcosm of America itself in this era of greed and psychological self-delusion.
Abstract This paper presents a critical review of "The Port Chicago Mutiny" by Robert L. Allen, a mutiny that took place in the ammunition depot of a shipyard in 1944. The paper examines Allen's methodology, thesis and the short- and long-term ramifications of the court martial.
From the Paper "The largest mutiny trial in the history of the United States took place because of events not on board a ship but at a shipyard. Fifty men were tried and convicted of mutiny based on their failure to ..."
Tags: Port chicago mutiny, robert allen, navy, desegregation, segregation
Abstract This paper analyzes the Chicago Tribune's on-line strategy. It discusses the company's efforts to determine what should make up on-line news content. The author explores the differences between the print version of stories in the newspaper and the online version.
From the Paper "The Chicago Tribune is one of the nation's most respected newspapers and it has become a respected source of news on the Internet as well. The parent company, the Tribune Company had expanded into television, radio and newspaper ..."
Tags: chicagotribune.com, chicago tribune, case study
Abstract This paper describes the current political and social situation in Chicago with regard to racial mix, poverty, unemployment, prospects for future development, etc.
From the Paper "According to the census, Chicago has rebounded from a population loss because of significant immigration flows. Immigrants from Mexico now constitute nearly half the city's foreign born population, yet Chicago still remains one of the foremost U S gateways for Eastern European immigrant workers and their families. These inflows of immigrants have reduced the overall age of the Chicago population and are responsible for revitalizing both commercial and residential properties in many of the city's neighborhoods. Most of the new immigrants are settling in the..."
Abstract This paper presents a critical analysis of the 2002 musical film "Chicago" by Rob Marshall. The model upon which the analysis is based is Aristotle's hierarchy of six elements of theatrical style.
From the Paper "The six elements of theater proposed by the classical world's great thinker, Aristotle, are essentially a way of organizing the various factors which make up a dramatic stage performance. Aristotle's model also gives us a means of making meaningful evaluations of the aesthetic success of a piece of drama, usually tragedy, by providing a hierarchy of criteria which,while distinct, remain inter-related. This can be seen in all types of tragic drama through the ages, from classical world pieces..."
Abstract The following paper discusses the inner districts of Chicago from 1900 to 1930. In this essay, the writer looks at the work 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair and in the showdown of the skyscrapers. The focus is placed on life in the slums. The writer points out that the slums were dirty, crowded and an ideal breeding ground for disease.
From the Paper "The inner districts of Chicago from 1900-1930 demonstrated how cities in the in early 20th century were places of great contradictions. Industrialization brought economic prosperity and work but the living and the environmental conditions were terrible. The fact, that the living conditions within Chicago's inner districts were so terrible was depicted in 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair. For example, when the family was traveling on the train to their new home in the slums Sinclair states, down every side street they could see, it was the same,-never a hill and never a hollow, but always the same endless vista of ugly and dirty little wooden buildings."
Abstract In this article the writer discusses the inner districts of Chicago between the years 1900-1930. The major two works concerning this subject and period were used for this article. The first was the 'JUNGLE' by Upton Sinclair. The second work was regarding the gold coast and the slums. The writer looks at a number of social conditions within the area. "
From the Paper "Chicago like many American cities in the early twentieth century was a place of contrasts. It was a place where immigrants came to fulfill their dreams but often realized their worst nightmares. It was the place where some lived in luxury while others lived in grinding poverty. It was the place in which industrialization was driving economic growth while the environment was being degraded. Written accounts of this period in Chicago's history are relatively consistent in their depictions of life in Chicago. To prove this point two different works are examined."
Abstract In this article the writer takes a look at the similarities that exist in architectural design and fashion design in today's highly technologically advanced and globalized society. The writer points out that fashion and architectural design have passed through many phases as design technology has furthered the possibilities in design. The writer notes that it is now acknowledged among experts in the field, that architectural and fashion design intersect quite often in today's environment of designing products that are both attractive and that will serve the owner well. This study is of a qualitative nature and collects data in the form of information in these two design fields and then conducts what is an interpretive analysis of the information garnered from this study.
Table of Contents:
Chapter One
Background
Research Design
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter Two
The Connection between Fashion and Architecture Historical Trends in Fashion & Architecture Impacts of Globalization & Technology on Design
Conclusion
Chapter Three
Discussion of Major Trends & Analysis
Data Collection - A Survey of Modern Designs, Designers, Photos, & Theory
Data Analysis - Criteria: Function versus Image-Statement
An Exploration of a Couple of Modern Japanese Fashion Designers' Work
An Exploration of Hussein Chalayan's Work
Chapter Four
Technology
Importance Of Materials
New Technologies -Quest For New Textiles
How Techno-Textiles Have Increased The Possibilities Of Both Architecture And Fashion
How Do They Work In Practice?
Chapter Five
Conclusion
Is the Interaction Between Fashion And Architecture A Positive Outcome Of Our Modern Life?
Where Do We Go From Here? What Will The Future Of Fashion And Architectural Design Look Like?
Recommendations For Future Research
From the Paper "Today's architectural design and fashion design work have penetrated each others space. Fabrics are used in fashion design to create texture, color and to bring the design elements together into a whole. Architectural design uses the materials for building in much the same way and for the same purpose as each material, whether in fashion or architectural design creates a different effect on the same design. This research views the clothing of an individual making to shelter and provides a definition of our personal space such as do architectural structures although on a much larger scale. Fashion in clothing has allowed express in society for many millions of years. Generally it is those who have attained status within their cultural grouping that have the power to become trend-setters. Furthermore, color is greatly used as a matter of personal choice. Fashions vary greatly dependent upon age, social class, generation, occupation and geography. Fashion evolves constantly particularly in a capitalist society."
