Topographical Approaches to Architectural History
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A 6 page paper that summarizes and analyzes 2 books on architectural history. The reasons that Richard Krautheimer explores in his text Three Christian Capitals are basically political in their context while the reasons that Vincent Scully explores in his topographical investigation of Greek architecture in The Earth, the Temples and the Gods are primarily focused on the way that Greek religious beliefs informed the structure and design of these ancient buildings. This discussion of these books examines representative cases from each book, evaluating their contributions to the field, before offering analysis and evaluation based on their perceived relative merits. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khscukra.rtf

Topology of Rione Trevi
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This 10 page paper looks at the topology of the Rione Trevi district of Rome. The first part of the paper considers how the area has changed between the time when the Tempesta Map was drawn in about in 1593 and when the Nolli map was drawn in 1748 and today. The paper also looks at the influence of Ancient Rome and its remains on the development during this period. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TErometrevi.rtf

Transformations of Hagia Sophia
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: From Byzantine Church to Turkish Mosque to Twentieth-Century Museum: In seven pages this art history paper considers the three important transformations of the Hagia Sophia from a Byzantine Christian Church of the Holy Wisdom to an Islamic mosque after the 1453 Ottoman conquest, and finally secularized as an Istanbul museum in 1934. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGhagsoph.rtf

TWA Terminal Building by Eero Saarinen
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A 5 page examination and analysis of Eero Saarinen’s TWA terminal building at the JFK airport. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtwa.rtf

Two Churches/St. Etienne & Notre Dame
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the architectural features of the church of St. Etienne of Caen and Notre Dame de Paris. The writer discusses how St. Etienne is a good example of Norman architecture of the Romanesque period, which proceeded the Gothic period, which is exemplified by Notre Dame. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khstend.rtf

Urban Geography: Economic Impact Of Entertainment Venues
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7 pages in length. Erecting entertainment venues like museums, casinos and concert halls serve a number of social, cultural and economic purposes to a given community; that a single entertainment venue can encapsulate all of these elements speaks to the vast advantages inherent to such urban geographical growth. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCUrbanGeo.rtf

Urban Houses of Ancient Rome
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A 7 page paper which examines the types of houses that existed during ancient Roman times, emphasizing the atrium style. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGromhom.rtf

Urban Planning; A Comparison of Planning Permission Principles in the Netherlands and Italy
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This 8 page paper considers the different frameworks and polices that control and guide urban development in these two European countries. The writer looks at the framework and considers the similarities and differences between these two countries and the role that culture may play. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEplanpm.rtf

Using Italian Pavement Designs in Landscape Architecture
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5 pages. The use of Italian pavement designs in landscape architecture is becoming increasingly popular. Topics within this paper include the origin of the paving patterns throughout history, the cost and installation techniques of using pavement stone and the usefulness of this decorative approach in landscape architecture today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAitile.rtf

Venice, Italy
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A 10 page research paper that discusses the history of Venice, Italy, and also its architecture, painting and music, focusing particularly on the sixteenth century. Then, the writer discusses the current crisis of Venice sinking and what is being done to preserve the city. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khvenice.rtf

Vernacul1ar v. Fashion-Driven Bldg. Design
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A 4 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares 2 Rhode Island homes, one from the seventeenth century and one from the eighteenth, as representative of vernacular and fashion-driven building design. Bibliography lists 3 sources, but the bibliography is incomplete.
Filename: khverbld.rtf

Victorian Architecture
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10 pages in length. The enchantment of Victorian architecture is appreciated far and near. Here the writer discusses the various styles and addresses the continual battle to preserve and restore these historical buildings. Currently, there is an upsurge in the interest of New Victorian homes -- those with all the exterior splendor of the classic styles but with modern amenities and more spacious accommodations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Victarch.doc

Victorian Art / Representation of Women
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A 5 page research paper arguing that women were oppressed by the reasons behind the use of nudity in Victorian art. Counter-arguments are presented, and a number of paintings are referenced, including those by Manet, Monet, Delacroix, Courbet, Liebl and Herkomer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Victwomn.doc

Villa Mairea By Alvar Aalto
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5 pages in length. When discussing the importance of Alvar Aalto's Villa Mairea in relation to Finland's climate, the writer touches upon a number of points that draw together the overall architectural composition Aalto sought to achieve. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCvilla.rtf

Virtual Reality and the Role In Architecture: An Abstract
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This 2 page paper is an abstract of a paper on virtual reality and the role it plays in architecture. This paper outlines the basic elements that would be presented in an abstract of a study on this issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHArcAbs.rtf