Academic papers on Art & Architecture

The Cultural Basis for the Development of Gothic Architecture
A 15 page paper analyzing this pivotal period in art in terms of its relationship to the growing secularity of the society at the time. The paper looks in particular at the renovations of the Abbey at St. Denis, which added a Gothic choir to a...
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Westminster Abbey of London - A Gothic Architectural Ideal
This 10 page paper examines Gothic architecture, its attributes and characteristics, as well as the historical context in which it evolved. Westminster Abbey is the specific building examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Religious Symbolism in the Architecture of Westminster Abbey
A 10 page essay examining the ways in which the Abbey plays a significant role both in the religious and political consciousness of the England. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Interior of St. Peter's Church by Giovanni Paulo Pannini
A 3 page paper that provides an analysis of this work, with a concentration on the physical qualities, iconography and style. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Victorian Architecture
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...
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Victorian Art / Representation of Women
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,...
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The Bronze Doors of Grace Cathedral and Italian Renaissance
A 5 page paper that looks at the doors of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, modeled after the doors of the Baptistery at San Giovanni by Lorenzo Ghiberti, and considers how they are representative of Italian Renaissance architecture. Bibliography...
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The Role Of Bramante As An Image-Maker For The Papacy
10 pages in length. One of the greatest architects of the Italian High Renaissance. Bramante was the original architect of the great Basilica of St. Peter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Basilica of National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A 5 page description of the history, architecture and art of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Details it original conception and construction and describes it current...
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The Virgin Mary, Or Madonna in Art / Changing Image
In 6 pages, the author discusses how the art images of Virgin Mary, or Madonna have changed. There have been numerous paintings and sculptures of the Virgin Mary since the time of Christ. Some pictures of the Virgin Mary are in Bibles. There are...
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Development Of Architectural Style / Bauhaus to Modern
A 5 page paper that discusses the architectural developments since the Bauhaus school, including examples from German, French, and American architecture. The paper discusses how American architecture was influenced by the Bauhaus school and how it...
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Fetishes In Architecture
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...
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Building a New Home
This well-organized 25 page report details the various procedures and processes necessary in the design and construction of a new "dream home." A sample abstract and letter of transmittal are included. All macro and micro factors are evaluated and...
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The Mackinac Bridge
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. A bit of history, its safety record and bridge escort service is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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High Rise Buildings / The Construction of Skyscrapers & The Emerging Use of Design and Construction Technologies
When creating high rise buildings, demand on the structures, air pressure, and the central framing components all impact the outcome of the building process. This 5 page paper considers the process of creating steel and concrete framing and the...
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