Academic papers on Art & Architecture

Detroit's J.L. Hudson Building
This 5 page report discusses the history and fate of one of the great buildings in the Detroit, Michigan, skyline. J.L. Hudsons's Department Store was considered by many to be a unique American institution that changed the way people viewed downtown...
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Interior Design as a Profession
A 7 page paper on the requirements necessary to start an interior design business which outlines education, professional associations, business planning, identifying attorneys, accounts, bankers, and organizational form. Bibliography lists 10...
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Alternative Building Materials
A 9 page research paper on alternative materials for home construction other then the traditional use of wood and drywall. The writer discusses unusual materials being used in construction today such as old tires, aluminum cans, bales of straw and...
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Bonding Mortars / The Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Types
A 6 page paper that provides an overview of commonly utilized bonding mortars, including latex-modified concrete and mortars, and their benefits and disadvantages for use. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Securing an Abandon Building
4 page discussion of techniques for securing an abandon building from leaks, decay, etc;. Good resource tool for those studying various forms of security and maintenance. No Bibliography Included.
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Pumping Concrete
A 10 page research paper which gives the details the development of the concrete pump, the applications for which pumping is best suited, the problems which can arise from pumping concrete, and the importance of mix design. Bibliography lists 6...
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Computer Technology and its Application in Civil Engineering
Over the past two decades, many professions have change significantly with the influx of technological developments. This 15 page paper reflects the nature of change as it has impacted the systems and operations in civil engineering. In addition,...
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Ansel Adams
6 pages exploring the life and analyzing the works of early twentieth century photographer Ansel Adams. Bibliography contains five sources.
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Eadweard Muybridge / Life & Contributions to Photography
A 5 page examination of the life and work of Eadweard Muybridge, a noted photographer of the late 1800's. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Photography & Impressionism
An 8 page essay on the influence that photography had on Impressionism and art in the 19th Century. The writer argues that these include viewpoint, realistic public scenes in light of cubist methods, and the use of light. Bibliography lists 8...
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On Site With Civil-War Era Photographer Mathew Brady
A 9 page creative paper told from the position of a hypothetical (and completely imaginary) assistant to the famous Civil War era photographer. It covers Brady's early forays with the daguerreotype as well as his advances with wet-plate photography,...
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Cameras / Focal Points, Aperture & Other Mathematical Concepts
A 9 page outline of the underlying concepts of photography and their relation to mathematics. Includes information about different camera types. Emphasizes methodology for the determination of focal length. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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The Job of a Photographer
4 pages in length. A well-written, creative essay in which the writer details his love for photography-- both as a hobby and as a future profession. Analogies are drawn between photographers and fine artists-- No Bibliography.
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Designing A Photo Project
A 6 page fantasy based on the design of a photographic on a theme started by Renaissance artist Franz Hals. The writer looks at Hals 'Laughing Cavalier' and fictitiously tracks changes to the subject through subsequent centuries for ideas for a...
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Requirements For Becoming A Successful Photographer
In 5 pages the author discusses the requirements for becoming a successful photographer. "There are many types of photographers; wildlife; nature; landscape; nude; underwater; black and white; and photojournalists. All of those photographers are...
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