Feng Shui (pronounced feng schway)
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(20pp)For centuries, the Chinese have been using Feng Shui to create harmonious living environments that promote well-being (Rossbach 3). When man aligns himself with the natural forces of good energy he will experience good fortune, however, if man aligns himself with disturbing energy, he will be met with misfortune. The Chinese feel that the art of Feng Shui goes beyond mystical interior design, and is based on the placement of fixtures as well as the necessity of fitting in ones environment and the positive vibrations that one receives as a result of that balance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Fetishes In Architecture
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18 pages in length. Architecture is a very interpretive art that incorporates the use of various styles and techniques. For centuries, architectural fetishes have played a significant role in the creation of buildings and structures all over the world. The writer examines the use and techniques of fetish architecture as it applies to several time periods. Extensive bibliography included.
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Fine Art 'Tools' for Scenic Design
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(7 pp). In this discussion, one of the early works by da Vinci, will be used as a departure point, and the fine art qualities of line, color, composition, texture and light, will be examined within that painting, as well as through the work of Caravaggio, Gainsborough, Turner and Frith. Includes 4 visuals (da Vinci,Caravaggio,Turner and Frith.
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Form & Function in 20th Century Architecture
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A 7 page paper giving a general overview of modern architecture. Architecture may have witnessed more changes in the 20th century than at any other time aside from the shift from mud huts to more permanently constructed buildings. When form reigned supreme, people were forced to adapt to the structure and not all were privy to having any sort of structure they could call their own. But with the advent of the idea of people first with buildings serving their needs, function took the lead, letting form grow from the function needed in any specific structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
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A 6 page paper which examines the celebrated architect’s effect on twentieth-century America. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater”
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home design “Fallingwater” constructed in Mill Run, Pennsylvania in 1939. The design involves cantilevered horizontal floors which are staggered up the cliff face and the entire structure appears to be handing over the waterfall and is considered to be one of the most influential designs of its time which applied advanced architectural techniques but still incorporated the natural elements of the site. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Geometry in the Architecture of European Cathedrals
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A 4 page paper which examines the use of geometry in the architecture of European cathedrals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Global TransPark Airport Design
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A 10 page paper presenting the narrative for the design of a new international airport. Included in the discussion are the topics of site selection, benefits to the community, funding of construction, gate set up options with the classic 'V' chosen, concessions and their contribution to airport revenues, rental car arrangements and holding area locations, baggage issues, access control and ancillary businesses. Though the paper addresses several major issues, the overall focus is that of security and profitability. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Gothic Architecture
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This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the primary attributes of Gothic architecture and why it was such a radical departure from the building practices preceding the Gothic period of the mid-12th century to the end of the 16th century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Grace Slick, ‘White Rabbit’ and its Meaning in the ‘60s
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This 5 page paper offers a glimpse into the history of Jefferson Airplane singer and 1960s psychedelic icon Grace Slick, while exploring the impact and meaning of one of her greatest hits, “White Rabbit.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Greek Polis: Archeology
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11 pages in length. Greek polis, also known as city-state, was instrumental in establishing a sense of existence and purpose for myriad societies that followed. When assessing this importance, it is important for the student to take into consideration the influence of archeological aspects in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of such historical contribution. Archeology has played an integral role in determining the essence of the Greek polis, such as what it represented to the inhabitants, how the city-state survived amidst various challenges and struggles, as well as ascertains many social and cultural components. The writer discusses how the ancient relics, artifacts, structures and architecture play an integral role in determining not only how the Greek polis functioned but also how it served as an consequential reference to the historical timeline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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GREEK REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE AND THE 19TH CENTURY
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This paper examines the concept of revival architecture in the United States between 1820 and 1860. The style of architecture used was based on that used in ancient Greece, and the paper describes what the various styles were and the impact of revival architecture had on 20th century buildings as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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