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Le Corbusier: From the Parthenon to Modernism, 2002.
A biography of the life, work and influences of the architect Le Corbusier.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at the life and the effects that we feel today of Corbusier. This biographical paper looks at his beginnings and early influences to understand this genius. For better or worse, the architect known as Le Corbusier changed the face of our cities. Along with Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, Corbusier epitomizes modernism. Can, however, the future be built without standing on the shoulders of the past? Corbusier was a devotee of the esthetic of the machine and still he regarded the Parthenon as a pinnacle of architectural achievement. He believed in the Renaissance notion of man being at the center of creation and yet, built houses that men could not live in. Le Corbusier may have been designing square pegs for round holes but in the end, there was a direct line, for him, between the Parthenon and modernism.
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"Le Corbusier" and "Master Builders", 2002.
A paper which reviews and analyzes the architecture books "Le Corbusier" and "Master Builders".
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper explores and compares two books on architecture, "Le Corbusier" by Kenneth Frampton and "Master Builders" by Peter Blake. The paper shows that both books discuss the life and works of architect Le Corbusier, although they differ in that Frampton's book focuses mainly on Le Corbusier while Blake studies equally the works of Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.
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"According to Frampton, Corbusier was most likely the most famous and certainly the most controversial architect of the twentieth century. His impact on the urban fabric and the way all have lived has been enormous due to the richness and diversity of his work as well as his fervently expressed philosophy of architecture. Thus, the author weaved through his long and prolific life that was recurrent themes, his permanent drive towards new types of dwelling, from the early white villas to the U'it? d'Habitation at Marseille. Furthermore, he detailed his evolving concepts of urban form, which included the Plan Vision of 1925 along with its cruciform towers that were imposed on the city of Paris and finally his work at Chandigarh in India; and his belief in a new technocratic order (Barnes and Noble)."
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The Innovative Ideas of Le Corbusier, 2005.
A look at the architectural vision of Swiss architect, Le Corbusier.
2,357 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper presents an overview of Le Corbusier's contribution to modern architecture, as well as his role in the larger Modernist movement in contemporary art. The paper contends that the influences that affected Le Corbusier's style and vision in architecture were related to events in history as well as contemporary art and philosophy. In other words, Le Corbusier's architectural vision was part of the artistic movements and milieu of his era and this forms part of the understanding of his influence on architecture.
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"Le Corbusier was attracted to the visual arts from an early age. The earliest houses that he designed were similar in design to the vernacular architectural styles popular in the Alps. Later he expanded his artistic horizons and traveled to Europe where he was employed in the offices of the pioneer of reinforced concrete, Auguste Perret. Between October 1910 and March 1911 he worked for the renowned architect Peter Behrens near Berlin. All of these influences were to have an impact on the development of his style and architectural philosophy."
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Le Corbusier, 2005.
A look at the architect, Le Corbusier, and whether he is a modernist or post-modernist.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines whether the French architect, Le Corbusier, was modernist or post-modernist in his style. The writer explains and analyzes the definition of these styles and concludes that Le Corbusier's style of architecture in essentially modern in that it adheres to the foundational concepts of modernism. It explains that his emphasis on functionality is particularly modernist in that it subverts and reshapes the past, but still adheres to the principles of form, functionality, and order.
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"Basically, the design of the ground floor is quite similar to the Villa Savoye. This can be seen in that the design uses massive pilotis to make the whole building distanced from the ground as well as creating a free place for other uses such as a car park. The free area underneath the house was used for circulation and parking, as well as the entrance, elevators, and janitor's closet. (Alexander Tzonis, 2001) Also, no historical precedents and ornaments were used. The building was constructed mainly out of reinforced concrete, ...the Unite revealed its cellular structure through the use of concrete sun-baffle balconies and canopies projecting from the main body of the building. (Kenneth Frampton, 1992) large windows were installed in every apartment, giving a full view of the landscape. "Unspoiled views of the unfolding grounds, light breezes blowing freely over the soil without being blocked and sustained ecological conditions were also required." (Alexander Tzonis, 2001)"
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Ebenezer Howard and Le Corbusier, 2005.
An examination of the impact that Ebenezer Howard and Le Corbusier have had on urban planning.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses Ebenezer Howard and Le Corbusier, urban planners with two distinct models to the design of modern urban space. The paper examines how, while there exist a number of fundamental similarities in the approaches to planning of both designers, ultimately each conceives of the city in radically dissimilar terms. This essay compares and contrasts the works of both men with respect to their influence on urban planning.
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Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, 1991.
This paper discusses Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier's architectual plans for the ideal city: Planning, technology, role of family, automobile and social organization.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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Two Ideal Cities
"Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were both visionary architects and urban planners. Wright and Le Corbusier both hated the state of modern cities and both wished to transform the nature of cities. Wright once said, "To look at the plan of any great city is to look at the cross section of some fibrous tumor.". Their ideas on how this transformation should be achieved, however, were completely different. The solutions they found to practical problems of urban planning reflect their differing social theories and value systems.
Le Corbusier was born in Switzerland, while Wright was born in America. Both architects grew up away from the great urban centers that they ended up revolutionizing. Frank Lloyd Wright's ideal city was called the Broadacre City, and he presented the ... "
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Le Corbusier's "The City of Tomorrow and its Planning", 1995.
This paper assesses Le Corbusier, architect and author's attitudes and biases toward urban architecture in his book .
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Le Corbusier's views in The City of To-Morrow and Its Planning. The plan of the research will be to discuss Le Corbusier's attitudes and biases regarding such issues as the appropriate means and concepts employed in the well-conceived creation and construction of buildings and other facilities in urban centers, with a view toward evaluating their content and significance.
Le Corbusier's principal focus in The City of To-Morrow and Its Planning is on the necessity for the urban architecture of the twentieth century to behave functionally and logically, in line with the fact that in the current period the machine and industry are decisively triumphant and that they reflect man's passion for order and manageability in an otherwise chaotic world. Additionally, Le Corbusier conceives of an urban ... "
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The International Style of Architectural Design, 2002.
Examines how architects Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier helped shape the modern city with their innovative styles .
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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What now seems repetitive was once radically innovative when architects, such as Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier, attempted to reshape the urban metropolis in order to reflect the aesthetic principles of an industrial, democratic age. This paper will examine the achievements of the three architects noted above. Their works will be examined with respect to both theory and practice. It will be argued that, while their legacy in the field of architecture remains controversial to this day, their contributions to the establishment of the International Style fundamentally altered the landscape of the modern city.
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Frank Lloyd Wright - Broadacre City, 2002.
Discusses the architectural plans of Broadacre City by Frank Lloyd Wright and how it related to the idea of a "Ville Radieuse" by Swiss architect Le Corbusier.
525 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 21.95
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Wright sought an architecture that responded to nature and human needs. His focus was on harmonizing environment, structure, objects, outfittings, and inhabitants during the 1930s. The Swiss-born Le Corbusier had proposed a "Ville Radieuse" in a 1932 article in the "New York Times Magazine". Le Corbusier' s plan was a cluster of high-rises in the midst of large grassy areas. Wright responded with his own vision in a March 20, 1932, "New York Times Magazine" article.
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Notre-Dame-du-Haut, 2004.
An architectural analysis of this chapel designed by Frenchman, Le Corbusier.
2,607 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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In the mid 19th century, Le Corbusier designed buildings that relied upon the raw concrete and the use of light to emphasize the beauty of the structure. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of one of his structures, Notre-Dame-du-Haut, a chapel set high above the village of Ronchamp, and an excellent example of the nontraditional use of light and raw concrete. The paper discusses the location of the chapel, its functionality as a church, and its strange shape. The paper also includes diagrams, sketches, and photographs of Notre-Dame-du-Haut.
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"Le Corbusier?s sketchbook was in fact the genius of his design. With unconscious thought and process he drew out his interpretation and concepts of site, religion, and the ever so precious pilgrimage to Ronchamp, gathering his own personal view of the world. His sketches are far more significant and go far beyond the origins of typical reference sources. He even went as far as to publish his drawings arranged in a small book. This book and these sketches provide for a broader understanding of the construction and thought process that went into Ronchamp."
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Sidney Smith Hall Examined as Modern Architecture, 2008.
An examination of Sidney Smith Hall in Toronto as modern architecture in relation to two other buildings, Villa Savoye in Poissy and the German Pavilion in Barcelona.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper approaches three examples of modern architecture that seem dissimilar at first, Sidney Smith Hall at the University of Toronto, the Villa Savoye near Paris, and what is known as the Barcelona Pavilion. The paper holds that despite their different purposes, they are similar structures according to principles of the modern movement. To conclude, it states that Sidney Smith Hall is significant in a Toronto environment much given to the preservation of architectural heritage, but that has often failed to appreciate its examples of the modern style.
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Introduction
Sidney Smith Hall, University of Toronto, 100 St. George Street
Villa Savoye, Poissy, nr. Paris 1920-1930 (Le Corbusier)
German Pavilion, Barcelona Exposition, (Mies van der Rohe)
Concluding Remarks
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"As an example of the International Style much pursued by the modern movement, one realizes that the same structure with minimal adjustment could be placed anywhere. (See Khan 1998) Erected in any country in the world, Sidney Smith Hall would offer the same economy of line combined with a feeling of spaciousness and accessibility, its terrace areas suited to the climate of a central Canadian city as much as entirely different settings. This theme of universality was a favourite of both Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier as discussed below. (Padovan 45-48) As a contribution to the international style, Sidney Smith Hall may have shown its ongoing adaptability in the 2003 enclosure of one terrace that was opposed by some but does not seem to have altered greatly the sense of access the architect intended."
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"The Oresteia" and The Parthenon, 2001.
Examines Greek views and ideals through the play "The Oresteia" and the friezes from the Parthenon.
1,370 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Using the art of the Parthenon and the play "The Oresteia", written by the Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, this paper determines a number of morals and ideals that the Ancient Greeks held in high esteem. In the first few paragraphs, the paper describes the various metopes in the Parthenon. It examines which gods and important Greek characters are depicted, what it is they are doing and how this represents a given Greek ideal. The paper then explores "The Oresteia" and uses important lines to either determine other Greek ideals or uses them to underscore the importance of an ideal already talked about in the segment on the Parthenon. Through comparing the Parthenon and "The Oresteia" the paper determines that the Greeks were a highly civilized people that believed highly in bravery, pride, civic duty, civility, order and justice.
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"Greeks were the most civilized peoples in the fifth century BCE as well as the best fighters. This was, of course, according to their standards. Their success as warriors and the importance of the Apollonian way of life is inscribed on the walls of the Parthenon and within the pages of The Oresteia. The Parthenon?s gracefully sculpted friezes unite with ?schylus? trilogy and both are founded on pride and bravery. There is an obvious mindset, almost a moral code among the Athenians. They believed moderation and civility were the keys to success and it was up to them to impose this onto other races. An Athenian who didn?t abide by this code was a pariah of sorts, to say the least, and was portrayed as such through the Parthenon and The Oresteia."
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The Bible and Le Guin, 2008.
A review of Ursula Le Guin's book - "She Unnames Them".
1,473 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper looks at the work of Ursula Le Guin - "She Unnames Them," in which she claims that the Bible depicts a close proximity between the status accorded to animals and woman, implying some misogyny as an undercurrent to the Eden legend. The author comments that Le Guin's work doesn't devalue the biblical legend in any way but brings to light the importance of re-examining well-worn themes under the magnification of our heightened social consciousness.
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"The Old Testament of the Bible is constructed according to male literary interpretations, with its uses and traditional perceptions of its parables taking on a distinctly patriarchal purpose. Within the context of organized religion and in the scope of its depictions of domestic life, the bible's most oft-invoked anecdotes can tend to foster impressions of man that may run afoul of evolving social and ideological structures. This should not, one might suggest though, detract from the inherently beneficial discourses on morality, philosophy and social organization that are found throughout this spiritual doctrine and literary volume. This may perhaps best account for the compromise which is frequently conceded to modern literature, where the themes found in the Bible are continually relevant but packaged in a manner that can be off-putting to our sensibilities. The first book of the bible is, for example, rife with material that has long since its conception been the fodder for perpetual literary examination. The stories, ethical epiphanies and historical renderings found in Genesis offer a prying insight into a world that demands our attention, chronicling man's creation and his birth into morality, intellectual growth and religious devotion. By reconsidering some of these individual passages of Genesis in adherence with modern values, it is possible to shed yet new insight upon this world, expanding upon the worth of an ancient text.
In Ursula K. Le Guin's 1985 prose piece, published in The New Yorker under the name "She Unnames Them," the author slyly invokes a telling early passage of Genesis. In Genesis 2, a very significant sequence of events results in the creation of Adam from the dust of the Earth, the creation of the animals according to God's whim and the sculpting of Eve from Adam's rib. In this course of occurrences, God creates a very crucial precedent through which the species and gender orientations of the Bible are clearly defined. According to Genesis, "Out of the ground Yahweh God formed every animal of the field, and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name." (Genesis 2:19) The declared intent of the dominion which Adam comes to hold over the animals is that these should be suitable to the uses of man. In quite a similar tone, the formation of Eve from a part of Adam's anatomy implies a hierarchy between man and woman which maintains masculinity as the model of God's image."
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Ursula K. Le Guin, 2004.
A biography of the life and work of the author, Ursula K. Le Guin.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines how Ursula K. Le Guin is one of the most prolific writers of our time and how her works of fiction have long gained her status as a literary legend. It explores the life and times of Ursula K. Le Guin, focusing on her early life, educational experiences, academic contributions, literary works, awards won, and her reasons for writing science fiction.
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Introduction
Early Life
Educational Experiences
Academic Contributions
Literary Works
Awards
Why She Chose Science Fiction
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"Ursula K. Le Guin was born in 1929 in Berkeley, California. Theodora Quinn was her mother and the writer of children?s stories. (Ursula K. Le Guin) Her father was Dr. Alfred Quinn and head of the Department of Anthropology at UC-Berkley. (Ursula K. Le Guin) As a child she was surrounded by academia and her parent sparked her interest in Science fiction with stories about mythology and various legends. (Ursula K. Le Guin) Of course, her parents encouraged her to read and her mother?s literary background proved useful in uncovering Le Guin?s own writing ability. In later years the desire and the wherewithal to nurture this ability was evident."
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John Le Carre?s Perception of International Affairs, 2006.
An examination of author John Le Carre's view of international affairs through an examination of two of his novels.
1,177 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper analyzes the characters and plots in John Le Carre's novels, "The Honourable Schoolboy" and "The Little Drummer Girl" to shed some light on the author's view of international affairs. The paper explains that, from Le Carre's point of view, international affairs are dehumanizing from all sides concerned and offer no justice.
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"John Le Carre's perception of international affairs is one of intense disillusionment. Through the novels, The Honourable Schoolboy and The Little Drummer Girl, Le Carre shows the reader that the world is devoid of a political ideology. In these novels, international affairs arise from the encounters between Smiley and Charlie and the raging forces of international affairs. These encounters resonate a sadness and empathy for the human condition. A few critics have labeled Le Carre's view of international politics as "baroque." With his character George Smiley, Le Carre holds a clean mirror to the face of the secret intelligence agency, illuminating a turmoil. George Smiley tries to uphold a degree of principles as does Charlie, but they are no match for the rising flood that pushes them toward losing their principles. Both Smiley and Charlie are the outsiders, who continually attempt to do the right thing. Since there have been many times duty to country or group beliefs have caused many atrocities, Le Carre makes clear that it is more important to have individual principles than any duty to anyone or anything. Through Smiley and Charlie, Le Carre shows how international affairs are demoralized and perilous."
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