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Religion in Art, 2005.
This paper provides a look at Connecticut Roman Catholic churches and how their design reflects the faith.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper looks at two Connecticut Roman Catholic churches (St. Joseph's Church and Holy Rosary Parish), and how their design reflects the faith of the religion. The paper examines how the form of the architecture follows the function of the religion.
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"It is often thought that perhaps even the earliest forms of art are a direct expression of divine faith. Certainly some of the most beautiful masterpieces in the world were religious devotions rather than simply beautiful images. When we think of art as an expression of faith, we are immediately reminded of the beautiful statues of the Greek and Roman gods, numerous representations of the Madonna and of course Michelangelo's ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. A more common expression of faith through art however is..."
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The Colosseum, 2004.
This paper presents a discussion on the Colosseum.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper presents a discussion of the Colosseum of Rome and why it was built. It includes a description of its size and architectural details. The paper discusses the monument's artistic style, imagery and its purpose that is revealed by its size.
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"The Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural monuments that is still standing. Over time, it served different purposes, some grand and some mundane. Its low point was probably reached when it was used as quarry of construction materials to build new architecture. Yet the greatness of the Colosseum has withstood the test of time. At its high point, it was the center of Rome, the center of the public's attention and a site where people engaged in the cultural practice of belonging. The imagery and architecture of..."
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The Walking City, 2005.
This paper discusses Archigram, the 1960s innovative British architecture group.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses Archigram, the 1960's innovative British architecture group that spawned futuristic and idealistic architectural drawings that redefined the concept of livable space. The paper's main focus is on one of their projects, the Walking City by Ron Herron. The paper addresses the concept of individual choice and the effects of mobility as factors in urbanism.
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"Archigram was a collective of six young renegade British architects; Warren Chalk, Peter Cook, Dennis Crompton, David Greene, Ron Herron and Michael Webb, who sought to turn the established notion of architecture as something permanent, static and enduring on its ear (Wolfe). Their name, Archigram, was derived from a publication they produced called the Architectural Telegram. Coming into 1960s pop culture at the same time as the Beatles, they have been recognized as the Beatles of architecture."
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New Home Framing, 2005.
This paper describes the new home framing process in step order.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper describes the new home framing process in step order, with explanations of materials and their advantages and disadvantages. The paper looks at building codes and construction sequence. The paper looks at framing as the critical component in house construction.
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"One of the first decisions to make when starting a new home framing project is what materials to use. Wood framing is standard on many homes, but to ensure that walls will be straight where cabinets will hang, it is necessary to avoid using rapid-growth light spring wood. Although the rapid growth makes it faster and cheaper to produce, it can cause the lumber to twist and bow when it dries out, causing walls to become wavy. These wavy walls can cause a variety..."
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Hagia Sofia, 2004.
An analysis of the Hagia Sofia as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper is an analysis of the Hagia Sofia as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. The paper discusses the split between the East and the West of the Roman Empire. The paper examines unique architectural features of the Church that combine elements of both the East and West.
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"The Hagia Sophia located in Istanbul, Turkey is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and perhaps the most significant example of Byzantine art during its Golden era, combining Greek, Roman and Oriental influences. Aside from its beauty, Hagia Sophia, Greek for Church of the Holy Wisdom, is important for its artistic and architectural uniqueness as well as its religious and political significance. With the Roman Empire in severe economic and political decline, in 330 A D Emperor Constantine established the trading city of Byzantium as his new Eastern capital, renaming it Constantinople."
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New Amsterdam City Plan, 2005.
A paper comparing city planning approaches in Amsterdam and the US.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the city planning approaches in Amsterdam and the United States.
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"In this paper I will discuss city planning in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in an historical and cross-cultural context. For those of us who have certain unconscious assumptions about what cities are and can be biased on our acquaintance with our own urban areas, studying urban planning trends in Europe and elsewhere can be a revelation. In a nutshell, the dominant influence on American city planning (or lack thereof) has been the automobile. It matters that our cities are primarily auto storage depots, observes James Howard..."
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Art Deco and Architecture, 2004.
An account of the intersection of Art Deco design and skyscrapers.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper provides an account of the of Art Deco design and the development of skyscrapers. The paper looks at the cultural and artistic context of art deco, design motifs and metal construction and its impact. The paper provides examples of some buildings.
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The purpose of this research is to examine the Art Deco architecture style and the development of the skyscraper, chiefly in the United States. The plan of the research will be to set forth the cultural and artistic context in which Art Deco was defined as well as the discourse of skyscraper architecture and then to discuss not only the architectural theories and theorist practitioners whose ideas informed debate over skyscraper construction but also the popular and professional reaction to the buildings at the time they were constructed.
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Greek And Roman Revival In Public Buildings In America, 2004.
A paper discussing the Greek and Roman Revival in American Architecture.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time and how its popularity has waned and has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings.
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time, but its popularity has waned, and it has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings. During the 20th century, architects were very much on the lookout for the next new thing. This was a period of great change and advancement in society..."
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Green Design, 2004.
This paper looks at 'green design' and environmentally-conscious architecture.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at 'green design' and how environmentally-conscious building is now becoming the new trend in architecture and design in America and spreading to China. The paper explains that Europe has had this form of development for many years because energy costs are so much higher there, but America is starting to catch on and is turning 'green.'
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"'Green design' is gradually working its way into the Architecture community's consciousness and environmentally-conscious design is becoming less an option and more a requirement in the design business (Weeks). Much of the success of the movement in the United States is due to the efforts of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Rating System, which provides certification to validate green initiatives by designers and gives clients a selling point. LEED does not only influence building standards..."
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Form And Function in Architecture, 2004.
An essay using examples of modern technology to argue in favor of function following form in architecture.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper is an essay using examples of modern technology to argue in favor of function following form, even though there can be cases when form and function are one.
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"The debate about form and function is an ongoing one. Some argue that form follows function; others like architect Frank Lloyd Wright, believed that form and function are one. However, in contemporary society, there is ample evidence that function follows form, for without an understanding of form, we cannot derive function. Even so, there are some cases when form and function are one. Body In Leach's 'Rethinking Architecture' (Umberto Eco) provides an example of form and function via a story about an elevator."
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Casa Malaparte, 2004.
A discussion of the house built by Italian writer Curzio Malaparte, known as Casa Malaparte.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper is a discussion of the house built by Italian writer Curzio Malaparte, known as Casa Malaparte, an innovative and unique structure that the designer intended to create as autobiographical self-expression. The paper looks at the use of internal & external space, as well as artistic and aesthetic values.
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"There are many theories of architecture and design and the use of space both in terms of internal space and external space .There are also theories of architecture which contend that form follows function and those that argue function follow form. Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright maintained that form and function were one. In addition to these theories, there are theories of architectural design that assert that architectural constructions take on a form of communication, that is they are able to convey the values, beliefs and..."
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Constantinople Churches, 2004.
This paper compares the architecture of Hagia Sophia and the Saint-Denis churches in Constantinople.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper presents the design and plan of of Hagia Sophia and the Saint-Denis churches in Constantinople. The author points out the different concepts of the dome. The paper explains the use of the decorative arts.
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"The two structures, selected for comparison and analysis in this essay, are Hagia Sophia and Saint-Denis Hagia Sophia in Constantinople now Istanbul . They were was built in ... by the architects Anthemiuys of Tralles and Isidorus of Melitus. Saint-Denis was rebuilt under the direction of Suger Abbot of St. Denis in the is outside of Paris, France. The former church is an excellent example the combination of the elements of a Christian basilica to which a domed central square compartment was added along ..."
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Plantation Architecture, 2003.
This paper discusses plantation architecture and its relationship to slavery.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that plantation architecture was designed both to hide slaves and the work of slaves from the owners of the plantation and their guests. The author points out that this architecture was also designed to control the slaves. The paper relates psychological and cultural implications of plantation architecture.
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"When we think about the importance of architecture, we tend to think about buildings constructed on a grand scale---Versailles, Buckingham Palace, the White House. But, it is the ordinary, the everyday constructed spaces of individual homes that are ..."
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Architectural Design, 2005.
A discussion on systems thinking in architecture.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper discusses the systems theory as understood and expressed in comparative architectural design history. It offers the theories of the Archigram in the West and the Metabolism Movement in Japan to qualify the author's discussion.
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"The objective of systems thinking is a methodology to solve problems. It follows two basic premises first that reality is regarded in terms of wholes. Gestalten' and that the environment is an ..."
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Modern Society, 2005.
A discussion on the isolation and estrangement of modern man.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the isolation and estrangement of modern man in society in terms of philosophy and architecture. It employs the concepts of architecture of Rem Koolhaas, the sixties architectural group Archigram, deep ecologist Arne Naess, author John Berger and phenomenologist Maurice Merleau-Ponty in order to qualify the author's ideas and reasoning.
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"Modern society is in many ways an adverse environment for people to live in. Myriad factors assaulting the integration of man into society have resulted in isolation and estrangement leaving man lonely-an island ..."
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