Magnificent Church Buildings Are Not About Materialism:
This 7 page paper discusses the premise that modern
Christians build large and beautiful churches as a reflection
of their own materialism. The writer ultimately argues that
such is not the case. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Churchb.wps Religious Architecture : A
9 page paper focusing on the
architectural styles of three primary religions. The writer
explains various structures common to Christian, Buddhist,
and Islamic religious styles. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Archi.wps
The Cathedral Schools : A 7 pg essay (plus 1.5pg,
FREE
outline) discussing how the architecture of Cathedral
schools evidence a greater attention to cultural values than
the architecture of our contemporary schools. Bibliography
lists approximately 7 sources . Cathedra.wps
(The) Gothic Cathedrals : 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. Gothicca.wps
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 Romanesque church, and the construction
and later renovations to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de
Paris. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gotharc.wps
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.
Abbey.wps
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. Westabb.wps
Interior of St. Peters 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. Pannini.wps
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 upsurge in
the interest of New Victorian homes -- those with all the
exterior splendor of the classic styles but with modern
amenities and more spacious accommodations.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Victarch.wps
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, Liebl and Herkomer. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Victwomn.wps
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 lists 4 sources.
Grdoors.wps
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. Bramante.wps
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