(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.wps

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 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