“Art nouveau”
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A five page paper which looks at the importance of the art nouveau movement of the late nineteenth century and some of the other art and design movements, such as the Bauhaus school and New Objectivity which arose out of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLArtnouv.rtf

“Bernini and Gimaud”
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A paper which looks at the similarities between Bernini, the foremost artist of the High Baroque period, and Gimaud, one of the most prominent members of the Art Nouveau movement, in terms of their interpretation of their respective cultures and their use of innovatory forms and materials. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLBern.rtf

“Modern and Post-Modern Design in Urban Planning and Interiors”
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A five page paper which looks at modernism and post-modernism as they relate to urban planning and design, and to the integration of form and function in interior design. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLdesign.doc

“The Effects of Industrialisation on Art”
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A five page paper which looks at the effect which the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century had upon art, and the ways in which reactions against it such as the Art and Craft movement led to the development of Art Nouveau and the later combination of functional design with aesthetics which was exemplified in the works of such artists as Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLindustart.wps

"Living" Architecture
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This 7 page paper explores the historic work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen. An example of each architect's work shows how their design, through use of innovate materials and unique vision, still "lives" in its environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources..
Filename: BBlivarc.doc.

"S,M,L,XL" by Rem Koolhaas
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A 12 page paper which analyzes the architectural book "S,M,L,XL" by Rem Koolhaas. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAsmlxl.wps

(The) Gothic Cathedrals
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15 pages on the Gothic cathdral movement between 1100 - 1500 a.d. in Europe. Dividies into centuries. Describes Gothic architecture, changes and developments for each time period. Includes descriptions of major cathedrals for each century. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Gothicca.doc

18th Century Italian Baroque Ceilings
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A 10 page paper which illustrates how the elements of the art in 18th century Italian Baroque ceiling paintings strongly reflect and support the beliefs of the time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAbaro18.rtf

19th Century Gothic Revival
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The gothic revival architects started with the principles of the earlier period and expanded on them in order to develop a unique and functional style appropriate for the industrialized era. This 5 page paper asserts that the primary difference between the earlier era of design and the later is the use of different materials and the effects that are allowed because of those differences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTgthrev.rtf

A Brief 15th century tour of Notre Dame de Paris.
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(3 pp) Lucky you! You are visiting Paris - of course it is the 15th century. This cathedral of Our Lady of Paris is one of our finest monuments. Let's go see for ourselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBnotreD.doc

A COMMENTARY AND COMPARISON OF S,M,L,XL AND REM KOOLHAAS:
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This 16 page paper details the events that brought the work of Koolhaas into the limelight, how his theories have expanded the perception of architecture, and how he has managed to bridge the gap between disciplines. This paper discusses globalization, moderism, and Koolhaas' visions for the architechture of the future and the present. A review of the book S,M,L,XL is given as well as examples of his work, which are studied in length. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: mbkoolhaas.rtf

A Definition of Architecture: A Reflection of Utility and Culture
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A 10 page overview of UK architecture, concentrating primarily on London. The author reviews architecture from the earliest history of the region to the present to support the contention that architecture is distinct from the simple construct of construction in that it encompasses aesthetic as well as utilitarian considerations and that these considerations are shaped by both time and circumstance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PParchUK.rtf

A Memo to Constantine the Great: Recommendations for Christian Church Architecture
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Written as if by an political advisor in Constantine’s court, this memo encourages design elements that will attract the masses of Rome to Christianity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPrlgchristpagan.rtf

A Memorial for the World Trade Center
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This 6 page paper looks at eight proposals for a World Trade Center Memorial. One is chosen and described in depth. The reason for the choice, and a comparison to other entries, is a part of this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA405WTC.rtf

A Persuasive Essay on Introducing the Importance of Women Writers and Their Writings to Society Through Increased Appreciation Within the School Curriculum
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A 4 page paper which offers persuasive evidence why increased appreciation and respect for women authors and their literary works is important. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGfemtexts.rtf