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Shakespeare's Globe, 2007.
A look into one of history's most famous playhouses, Shakespeare's Globe, highlighting its history, design and its influence on modern day.
3,760 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper analyzes the history, design and impact of one of the world's most famous playhouses, Shakespeare's Globe Theater. It shows how despite many unforeseen setbacks, the Globe quickly rose to become one of the most popular social venues for royalty and commoners alike in London. The paper specifically focuses on the influence that the Globe Theater has had on the modern day.
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"On top of all of the stages and galleries is where a part of the Globe called the "superstructure" was located. The superstructure's primary purpose was to allow actors to descend onto stage and rise back up (Smith 146). The superstructure is where the heavens were located, and it consisted of two "huts" where actors would wait for their cues to drop through trap doors and down onto the stage thirty-two feet below (Smith 148). The lowering of actors onto stage was usually accompanied by a noisy distraction of some sort because the winching mechanisms were loud (Smith 149). The superstructure also contained a belfry which contained a bell. The bell was used in certain plays, such as at the beginning of Shakespeare's play Hamlet, in order to give a more dramatic opening to the play (Smith 157). On top of the belfry was the playhouse flag. This flag was used to let citizens know when a play was to be performed, and was situated on a flagpole atop of the bell tower (Smith 159)."
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Pharaoh Ramses II, 2008.
This paper describes the extraordinary reign of Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt (c.1279-1212 BC), also known as Ramses the Great.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that Pharaoh Ramses II was a powerful ruler, a successful diplomat, a masterful publicist and prolific builder. The author points out that Ramses II, whose throne name was "Usi-ma-re Setepenre" ("Strong in right is Re, Chosen of Re"), was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty. The paper includes a section of "Epic Poem of Pentaur" in which Ramses II describes the battle as a personal triumph under insurmountable odds against the Hittites. The author describes Ramesseum, a mortuary temple in Thebes, built by Ramses II as a memorial to praise forever his military and diplomatic achievements, and Pi-Ramses, modern Qantir, the great capital city. The paper relates that one of the major discoveries in Pi-Ramses occurred in the early twenty-first century when archaeologists unearthed a glass making workshop.
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"Ramses II set out to recapture Kadesh, a strategically located city in Syria. Ramses II took his troops into the area of Kadesh. While traveling toward the city, he and his first two military divisions became separated from the remaining two divisions that lingered behind him. Two men who had met up with the Egyptian army provided intentionally false information to the Egyptians as to the location of the Hittite army. Believing that the Hittite troops were farther off than their actual location (while waiting for his remaining divisions to arrive) he moved his troops near the city and began to set up camp."
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Virtual Reality Technologies, 2008.
An analysis of some of the uses for and benefits of virtual reality technologies.
2,537 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses the benefits of virtual reality technologies. It describes how virtual reality can be used to design buildings, cities and elaborate interactive entertainments. It looks at how virtual reality technologies offer the architect greater freedom, both physically and mentally and discusses how the introduction of a new technology into society is strongly tied to the cultural context in which it is introduced.
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"Virtual reality is also used to design buildings, cities, and elaborate interactive entertainments. The architect and client go inside the model and make changes they desire. Virtual reality is the most physical computer interface, because it puts your body inside the simulation. Virtual reality provides architects another tool; with it we can directly create experiences for each other to share in imagination, something that could lead to extraordinary outcomes. Jaron Lanier uses the terms "post-symbolic communication" and "reality conversation" to talk about this new potential for communication by building a world together instead of just sharing talk about building the world (picture 6). With virtual reality, architects can directly create experiences for and share experiences with each other. Design is now a more active process for the architect, one that allows freedom from physical and greater reliance on active, intuitive engagement with the designs themselves. Changes do not have to wait for a new model partition or addition. Colors, shapes, details and other design aspects are immediate, providing immediacy and active engagement where before the process was drawn out, costly and far from active or immediate, "Rather than wade through a complex series of menu options or wait for glue to dry, architects can simply reach out and manipulate the virtual world" (Architectural 1)."
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Borge Mogensen's Spanish Chair, 2008.
A discussion of the influences of Borge Mogensen's furniture designs, the Spanish chair in particular, on the modern furniture industry.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper illustrates how Danish designer, Borge Mogensen, was an important figure in the advancement of architectural and furniture design in the middle of the 20th century. It examines his Spanish chair in its originally conceived form and in the myriad incarnations which it has influenced. The paper explains that the Spanish chair is representative of the general nature of Mogensen's work, designed to conform to prevailing patterns of cultural use. His designs were simple, sturdy, versatile, easily produced and comfortable. The paper also discusses another concept that Mogensen helped to develop: The notion of building shelving and storage space into the walls of a room. The paper concludes that his works and ideas, though modernist in their time, have since become conventions of the craft.
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Introduction
Form
Construction
Function
Material
Spatial Uses
Influences
Mogensen's Other Works
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"Mogensen's chair is unique for a design that, in addition to succeeding in establishing a simple but satisfying aesthetic appeal, is very easy to produce. The chair is formed upon a convergence of unidirectional, straight-edged wood. The chair is fundamentally composed of only eight straight wooden beams, excepting the flat and wide arm-rest pieces. Including the leathering, this results in a piece of furniture that is no more than ten total pieces. Mogensen's item was designed for a future market of mass production, which explains why the piece, now almost fifty years old, is still in heavy circulation in the commercial furniture market. A recent advertisement for the now standard item of furniture lists its dimensions as the following: "W:83 x D:62 x H:68, SH:35 cm." (Mogensen, 1) A very modest size, its simplicity and stature enable an expedient production process which yet yields a sturdily considered piece."
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Architecture and Environmental Design, 2008.
An analysis of the effects of architecture on the environment and its relationship with environmental design and sustainable ecology.
5,058 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper looks at the over-consumption of natural commodities and the degradation of the natural environment, which will have widespread consequences concerning our way of life. The paper discusses sustainable ecology and environmental design and how the two relate to each other. It also looks at the current problems related to architecture and how architecture has affected the environment in the past.
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"This is evidenced well by the impact that new legislative standards in Canada have borne into the nation's fuel economy. Its R-2000 initiative, sponsored by the government's Office of Energy Efficiency, points the way to residential construction that is geared toward improving overall use of resources for the maintenance of adequate living standards. These standards are founded on those same contentions which form the above discussion. The implementation of practical and scientifically sound methods to controlling ventilation, improving insulation, harnessing renewable energy and using sensible building materials all have become a requisite element of Canada's efforts to reflect ecological needs through architectural convention. According to the Natural Resources Canada organization, "the requirements are rigorous - about 40 percent above building codes. The result is new houses that use at least 30 percent less energy than conventional new houses." (NRC, 1) This improvement upon cost-of-living demands is indicative of even the most cosmetic human implication to environmental conscientiousness."
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National Socialist Art and Architecture, 2007.
A look at how the National Socialists in Nazi Germany used art and architecture for political purposes.
2,382 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines how, forming part of the propaganda machine, art and architecture were used largely for the glorification of the Nazi regime and the Aryan race and for the denunciation of Judaism, Bolshevism and what the Nazis thought of as "degeneracy." The paper looks at how, by enforcing changes in the art world and through the use of "new German" architecture, the Nazis sought to cleanse the fatherland of "degenerate art", which was seen as detrimental to the Volk, and to ensure the National Socialist movement's immortality through buildings that would survive to inspire future generations of the thousand year Reich.
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"Art held a place of high value in National Socialist ideology. Hitler who was an artist turned politician inspite of himself had said "art is the only truly enduring investment of human labour." Hitler linked artistic styles with race, claiming that the Weimar period's "degenerate art" was a result of "racial decline." The Fuhrer also linked art with politics saying "art has at all times been the expression of an ideological and religious experience and at the same time the expression of political will." According to Nazi ideology, only Aryans were the true bearers of culture, therefore only they could produce true art. The modern styles such as Cubism, Dadaism and Expressionism, which had flourished during the Weimar period were a result of "cultural Bolshevism" and influenced by the Jews. "
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The FDR Memorial, 2004.
This paper describes the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, in Washington, D.C., and the controversy over the depiction of FDR in a wheelchair.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was stricken with polio at a young age and spent much of his life in a wheelchair. The author points out that, when the vast FDR Memorial was opened in 1997, the only hint of FDR's disability was in a statue, which shows him sitting in a chair behind a desk with two tiny wheels barely visible at the bottom of the statue. The paper relates that the public and disability activist groups felt that this nod to FDR's disability was not enough. The author describes a 2001 addition to the memorial, which is a life-sized statue of FDR sitting in a wheelchair and a wall inscription quoting Eleanor Roosevelt that his illness gave him strength and courage he had not had before. The paper concludes that FDR's disability should not be the main focus of the memorial because he should be remembered for his many achievements and not his disability.
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"CNN, USA Today, and Gallop did a survey of 1,003 American adults on April 18th through the 20th, 1997. To the question, "Should the F.D.R. Memorial show him in a wheelchair?" 35% said yes and 60% said no. Respondents were then asked to "Rate F.D.R. as President." 32% said outstanding, 36% said above average, 22% said average and 2% said below average. The general perception of FDR gathered from this poll is a good one. Yet over half the people surveyed did want to show FDR in a wheelchair. Possibilities for this are that people didn't want his disability to be the focus of the memorial. "
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The Kairouan and Djenne Mosques, 2008.
An analysis of the characteristics of the Kairouan and Djenne mosques in Africa.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper describes the unique mosques in Kairouan and Djenne, Africa. It begins by discussing the characteristics of the mosque, in general. It then outlines the characteristics of what makes these mosques important to Africa's domestic architecture and compares their designs. Finally, the paper also looks at the African culture that is evident behind their designs.
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"Construction of the current mosque started in 1906 and finished in 1907. The mosque's mud-brick construction leaves it vulnerable to weather and is annually being repaired by senior masons of Djenne. The walls of the mosque range from sixteen inches to twenty-four inches thick. The walls insulate during the day and at night store enough heat to keep the mosque warm. The roof is lined with ceramic pipes to direct the water away from the walls. There are three main towers of the Djenne mosque - each tower is capped with an ostrich egg to symbolize fertility. The materials used for building the Djenne mosque signify the elements found throughout all Islamic architecture. They portray the aesthetics of local materials used by the Djenne peoples for centuries. The qibla of the mosque is dominated by three large box-like minarets. Each box juts out from the main wall and has eighteen buttresses. Each minaret contains a spiral staircase leading to the roof where one can replace the ostrich eggs when needed."
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Thomas Cole's Painting: "The Architect's Dream", 2007.
This paper discuses Thomas Cole's painting "The Architect's Dream" (1840, oil on canvas) housed in the Toledo Museum of Art.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that the painting "The Architect's Dream" by American artist, Thomas Cole, masters historical perspective by combining structures from several epochs--Egypt, Greece, Rome and Europe--within the confines of a simple painting, thus depicting the evolution of architecture. The author points out that Cole, who was the founder of the Hudson River School, a group of artists that followed the style of American romanticism and realism, filled the landscape of this painting, accurately and in detail, with human structures of each age. The paper concludes that this piece of art from the romantic times is not so much a history lesson as it is a story of human ingenuity and spirit, which praises man's triumphs throughout the ages by giving tribute to the beauty of history's great accomplishments that still inspire humankind today.
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""The Architect's Dream" is a large painting, about 8 feet long by 6 feet tall. Just looking at the different buildings throughout the eons is very enthralling. And so, I stood in front of this painting for at least ten minutes just taking in the sheer power of it. I imagined what it would look like IF someone actually built a city like the one Thomas Cole painted. I could see the romanticism in the expression on the Architect's face as he lays relaxed and wondering about his strewn books. I put myself in his position and tried to imagine looking upon such a dream city, but in reality."
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The Duomo Cathedral, 2007.
An overview of the history and architecture of the Duomo Cathedral in Florence.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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One of the most distinguishing aspects of Florence's skyline, the dome of the cathedral (Duomo), Santa Maria del Fiore, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The result of years of hard work, which was filled with more that six centuries of often-tragic history, the building was originally designed by Amolfo di Cambio in 1294. This paper examines the Duomo Cathedral, by considering its architectural structure, form, and style, while also giving some reflection to popular trends and beliefs during the cathedral's construction, and the ways in which these changed and shaped its architectural form.
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Introduction
Historical Timescale
Conclusion
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" Although the cathedral is basic architectural design was created by Amolfo di Cambio, who was also the designer of the church of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio, and the internationally famous and symbolic cupola crafted by Renaissance genius Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 - 1446), its final finishing work was not completed until the late 19th century. However, throughout the six hundred period between the cathedral's beginnings and its completion, numerous structural and decorative works took place that have tremendously enriched the history of this incredible monument. "
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Trafalgar Square, 2007.
A look at the history of Trafalgar Square and its importance to London and England.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper outlines the history Trafalgar Square and how it came to be, as well as its importance to England's people and politics. The paper explains Trafalgar Square's importance to the layout of the city of London and looks at how one of its original secondary purposes was to be part of a fire break line. Additionally, the paper looks at how Trafalgar Square contributes to the ability of the people to thrive within the city on an ongoing basis. A timeline is included with the paper.
Outline:
The History of Trafalgar Square
A Timeline of Trafalgar Square
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Idea Behind the Square
The Architect
Walking the Square
Reinventing Trafalgar
Trafalgar Square Survives Obsolescence
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"The center of the square houses a large column with a statue of Captain Nelson at the top. The bronze lions surrounding Nelson's column are said to be made from the cannons of the ships the British Fleet captured during the battle (Wikipedia), and, I'm sure, makes it hard for anyone who sits on them to forget where they came from. The square was designed to draw attention to the column with a large area for seating or strolling available. Two fountains with statuary of mermen, mermaids, and dolphins made of bronze (Urban) adorn the square. The fountains were added in 1845 and remodeled in 1939 by Lutyens (Urban)."
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Neighborhood Analysis: South Side Pittsburgh, 2007.
A description of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side, including history, neighborhood problems, solutions, and its future.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This urban studies essay discusses the history of Pittsburgh's South Side. The paper examines the area's current urban issues. The paper includes possible solutions proposed by the city, and by the writer. The writer further discusses his opinion on the neighborhood's future growth. The paper addresses several urban issues, including gentrification, urban planning, and architectural preservation.
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"Pittsburgh's South Side has a rich history and culture. From the first immigrants to the residents that live there today, this neighborhood has seen many changes and growth with the passing of time. The neighborhood has faced new challenges and issues. There have been recent developments in overcoming these neighborhood issues and many areas of success can be seen. If the indicators of positive urban renewal prove to be accurate, the South Side will see positive growth within the next ten years. In this essay I will explore different aspects of Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood through giving a description history and current state, describing its most pertinent problems it faces, give possible solutions to these issues, as well as give my prediction of the direction of its future."
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Urban Architecture, 2007.
A look at how public and private space influence and depend upon each other.
742 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper describes how public and private spaces merge with one another to create city landscapes. Theaters, piazzas, parks, museums, etc., are used as examples to support this argument. The paper argues that without this fusion of public and private, city landscapes would not exist in their current states.
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"Theaters with multiple levels or tiers, like Karl Friedrich Schinkel's Schauspielhaus (1819 - 1821; 1823) in Berlin Germany, are among the many examples of how public and private spaces interact. This particular theater was modeled in the Greek style, and was symbolic of the culture of the city. Professor Rand Carter wrote in his essay "The Last Great Architect" that "to the traditional temporal and spiritual centers was added the cultural center of the city and the state" (Carter). This state theater was a cultural center while the cathedral represented all things religious and the palace was a symbol of the administrative and governmental departments of city life. "
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The Coffee Table: 1950-1969, 2006.
This paper discusses the occasional coffee table, originally used for lounge interior design from 1950-1969.
7,930 words (approx. 31.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 171.95
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This paper explains that the maximized design styles of the 1950s through the later 1960s, the period represented by the thriving economy of the baby boomers, was a pro-active action against the mass destruction and insecurity of WWII. The author points out that furniture styles became more inclusive and more innovative during this time period resulting in the coffee table or lounge table becoming a unique and innovative creation. The paper relates that the styles of this period, now called 1950s retro furniture, are highly valued today. The paper includes detailed descriptions with pictures of many coffee tables.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Introduction
The Tables
1950s Style in Today's Context
Legacy of 1950s and 1960s
Conclusion
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"This is a Danish Rosewood table circa 1950s. The Suite 101 website provides interesting information in regard to this style of furniture through Barbara Nicholson's writing. There have been many of the Bauhaus style Danish modern furnishings throughout the era from 1940 through 1960 and the diversity is noted in the varying shapes and styles including this Danish style hexagonal table. Another would be in the use of unusual woods including veneers as this hexagonal table would be created from and teak which would be in the table found beside it."
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Adolf Loos, 2006.
An analysis of the architecture in fin de siecle Vienna and the influence of Adolf Loos, an architect and dominant and controversial critic during the period of the Vienna Secession.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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From our 21st century perspective, the world of architecture in fin de siecle Vienna is resonant of the atmosphere of a noisy coffee house with a cacophony of different voices and arguments mingling, conflicting and synthesizing the avant garde and the traditional. This paper discusses the influential, modernist architect and critic Adolf Loos, whose polemical ideas and violent rhetoric challenged the prevailing aesthetics of the Vienna Secession.
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Greek Architecture and Society, 2006.
This paper explores the style of Greek architecture and their economic, political and religious motivations.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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Greek architecture is very important to understanding Greek society more generally. With this in mind, the paper examines the interesting economic, political and religious considerations or motivations which went into the construction of works which stand even today as symbols of architectural beauty and excellence. In particular, the paper looks at how the cost of building materials determined the early construction of Greek public structures, most notably temples. The paper discusses how a vigorous and wealthy Greece sought to communicate this wealth through the conspicuous construction of unforgettable marble public buildings.
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Vulnerability Assessment, 2006.
An assessment of a building for vulnerability in times of natural disaster, crime and theft.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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We live today in a society that is increasingly violent and in a society wherein random acts of violence are increasingly common. Beyond that, as the events of Hurricane Katrina show humanity is certainly not invulnerable to the assaults of Mother Nature. With the above in mind, this paper provides a vulnerability assessment of a fictitious building in which theft and personal loss scenarios, natural disaster scenarios, and WMD scenarios are considered with an eye towards making the building safer and more secure for its occupants. Along the way, this paper reviews physical security systems and critical infrastructure recovery plans that the company needs going forward.
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New National Gallery, 2006.
This paper discusses the architecture and structure of the New National Gallery in Berlin.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the New National Gallery in Berlin, Germany, designed by architect Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1967. The writer cites this as a classical structure that represents the essence of the way in which van der Rohe treated space and the walls he used to enclose that space. The writer points out that such walls consist of glass planes enclosing the upper space, and a large basement where the collection is housed.
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"The architect Mies van der Rohe was one of the leading architects of the twentieth century, a product of the Bauhaus movement in Germany who created buildings all over the world. One of his major structures from later in life is the New National Gallery at Berlin, Germany, a classical structure that represents the essence of the way van der Rohe treated space and the walls he used to enclose that space. He was born in Germany in 1886 and died in Chicago in 1969."
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