Academic papers on Art & Architecture

Form & Function in 20th Century Architecture
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...
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Louis Isadore Kahn / 20th Century Architect
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...
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Otto Wagner/ Role in the Art Nouveau and Modern Architectural Movements
An 8 page paper discussing the Art Nouveau and Modern Architectural movements, their impact on the architecture of Europe and the role of Otto Wagner in these movements. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Le Corbusier
An 8 page paper regarding the man and his archetectual contributions during the early 20th century. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Frank Lloyd Wright / Architect
A 6 page paper on Frank Lloyd Wright, a talented turn-of-the-century architect, whose designs were based largely on Wright's own infatuation with the 'architecture' of nature. Specific examples of this architect's work are provided to evidence this...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Architecture and Japanese Influence
This 12 page report discusses the similarities between the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and the architecture of Japan. Wright's most essential concepts were of comfort and livability, open and interesting spaces and plenty of natural light, as...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Fallingwater'
This 5 page report discusses one of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous structures 'Fallingwater.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple Vs. McDonald's Restaurants
A 5 page paper discussing the similarities and differences between Frank Lloyd Wright's design of the Unity Temple and the general design of McDonald's restaurants. Are there really any similarities between these two seemingly disparate structures?...
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Luis Barragan's Architectural Style
An 8 page essay on the life and work of Mexican architect Luis Barragan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Anthony Lawlor's Eight Elemental Forms
A 7 page pager based Lawlor's (1994) book entitled "The Temple in the House." The writer focuses upon a specific chapter which outlines Lawlor's Eight "Elemental Forms" -- the greatest and most fundamental forces of architectural power. In Lawlor's...
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Pugin vs. Niemeyer / A Comparative Study Between Two Architects
A 6 page paper that documents the styles of 19th century architect Augustus Pugin and 20th century architect Oscar Niemeyer. While noting that these two architects shared little in common stylistically, the author attempts to show that these two...
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The Works Of Architect Raymond Hood
A 5 page research paper on the buildings of architect Raymond Hood. The writer discusses the landmark skyscrapers designed by Hood in the 1920s and 1930s which are still key attractions in the skyline of New York City. From the American Radiator...
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Charles Willard Moore -- 'Humanist' Architect
This 5 page report discusses the life and work of Charles Willard Moore. His design of both houses and public buildings offers a unique flow and 'user-friendliness.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Golden Gate Bridge
This 5 page paper highlights the construction of the third longest suspension bridge in the world. Sections include an analysis on the building of the bridge from a cultural perspective, a religious and philosophical perspective and concludes with...
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Construction Of The Boeing Plant
A 5 page paper discussing the building of the Boeing manufacturing plant north of Seattle, Washington. The plant itself, the culture and religion of the people who built it , and the ethics of the people involved in the building are discussed, as...
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