Leon & Rob Krier/ New Urbanism
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An 8 page research paper that discusses the New Urbanism architectural philosophy of brother architects Leon and Rob Krier. Their architectural ideas reflect back to previous era, drawing on architectural history to produce high-density urban area which combine private homes and businesses. The writer also discusses their complaints against Modernism and Leon Krier's project of Poundbury in Dorset, Cornwall. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khbrokri.rtf

Linking Visual Design Factors in the Theatre Arts
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5 pages. This interesting paper links the common concept of visual design perspectives between two operas and a full-length film. Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough as well as two operas by Philip Glass: Satyagraha and Akhnaten, are all compared as to their visual links based on critical perspectives in design. Bibliography list 3 sources.
Filename: JAvisual.rtf

Listening to Color
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In six pages this paper examines how color theory influences interior design in an overview that consider the psychological effects of color on the home environment, how people choose colors on the basis of perceptions and what that says about them, why people are afraid of certain colors, and how an interior designer can help such individuals can steer them the right direction. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGcolordes.rtf

Lives of the Pharaohs
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A 5 page discussion of the material culture and spiritual belief of the ancient Egyptians. An extensive discussion, based largely on Pierre Montet’s “Lives of the Pharaohs”, is included on the architecture of these peoples and of what we know about their spiritual beliefs. The author of this paper emphasizes that although the time period spanned by ancient Egypt and the number of rulers which played in its history is tremendous, throughout its entirety the archeological record serves as a clue to the values and lifeways of these fascinating peoples. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPegpPhr.rtf

Louis Isadore Kahn / 20th Century Architect
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A 10 page paper on the life and works of 20th century architect Louis Kahn. The writer makes mention of some of Kahn's more famous creations such as the Salk biological Institute in La Jolla, California and goes into a detailed discussion of how the architect's works reflect his personal views and ideology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Kahn.wps

Luis Barragan's Architectural Style
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An 8 page essay on the life and work of Mexican architect Luis Barragan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Barragan.wps

Magnificent Church Buildings Are Not About Materialism
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This 7 page paper discusses the premise that modern Christians build large and beautiful churches as a reflection of their own materialism. The writer ultimately argues that such is not the case. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Churchb.wps

Married Student Dormitories at Harvard University / The Architecture Of Jose Luis Sert, 1962-1964
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A 10 page paper that reflects the basic structure, design and architecture of the Married Student Dormitories at Harvard University, designed by Jose Luis Sert and built in 1962-1964. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Harvarch.wps

Max Wertheimer's "Productive Thinking" Applied To Gerrit Rietveld's Red & Blue Chair
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7 pages in length. Applying Max Wertheimer's Productive Thinking to Gerrit Rietveld's Red & Blue Chair provides one with a significantly better understanding of how pivotal changes take place in once-standard applications. Rietveld's chair, which marks the transition between the organic, curving Art Noveau Style and the crisp, chic Art Deco, was composed via the artist's role as thinker that ultimately established a thought process enabling him to move from s1 to s2. This conspicuous move away from conventional perception confirmed Rietveld as one of history's most innovative artistic engineers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCMxWer.rtf

MEDIEVAL ART: Early Christian, Early Islamic, Romanesque and Gothic
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(6 pp) This discussion will look as transition periods of Medieval Art from early Christian, early Islamic, and Romanesque and Gothic architecture. An art transition period has "flexible" boundaries, as forms and images flow back and forth in the terms of culture and community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBeaChAt.doc

Medieval Castles
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A 4 page paper tracing the development and history of medieval castles in Europe, focusing primarily on English castles. Design and sizes changed dramatically over the centuries of the Middle Ages, primarily in response to changes in weaponry and the castle owner's need to protect the castle and its inhabitants. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSarchiMed.rtf

Medieval Christianity and the Cathedral
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A 6 page research paper that discusses this topic. The goal of this examination of medieval cathedrals is not only to describe the artistic features of these incredibly beautiful medieval structures, but also the way in which they reflect the principles and concepts of medieval Christianity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khmedcar.rtf

Medieval Sculpture
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A 4 page overview of the importance of medieval sculpture. This paper relates the strong tie which existed between art and religion during this time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPartMedSclpt.rtf

Mickve Israel: Church or Synagogue?
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A 7 page paper which examines the architecture and purpose of the exterior of the Mickve Israel in Savannah. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAmikve.rtf

Mies van der Rohe: Architecture and Order in a Metropolis?
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A 6 page paper which examines the words of Georg Simmel, regarding hetropolis life, and the architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The paper examines whether or not Mies van der Rohe’s architecture brought about a balance or order to metropolis life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmies.rtf