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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum -- “A Temple of Spirit”
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This 8 page report discusses the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The museum was Frank Lloyd Wright’s final major work and, in many ways, it was a comprehensive representation of his larger vision regarding light, space, and flow and how those elements affect human beings. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWguggen.rtf

The Sony Bono Copyright Term Extension Act
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A 35 page paper discussing the legality of the latest revision of the copyright law, passed in October, 1998. The Constitution specifically states that Congress is permitted to 'promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.' This latest revision of the law neither promotes progress nor gives authors exclusive rights to their own work, but rather prevents works from reaching public domain for up to 95 years after publication. The paper argues that the newest revision of copyright law is unconstitutional, using the language and intent of the Constitution; practical examples of supposed infringement prior to passage of the most recent law; and previous Supreme Court rulings as support for the argument. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Copyract.wps

The State of Humanities
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A 12 page paper describing Humanities today and the struggles they face. A short section on the conflict between science and the humanities is included. The National Endowment for the Humanities is spotlighted throughout the text. A speech by Senator Kennedy is included to illustrate the various issues associated with the humanities. A bibliography containing 8 sources of reference follows the paper.
Filename: Humanity.wps

The Story of a Romantic Painter
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(5 pp) The Pre-Raphaelite movement began as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 19th-century England -- seven young artists protesting against the confining ideals of High Victorian art, as well as the strict, rote methods of painting they were required to learn at London's Royal Academy, who were influenced by neo-classicists Piranesi and David. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBrompt.doc

The Sublime Venus de Milo.
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(5 pp) Though among the most famous of ancient Greek Sculptures, the Venus de Milo still has not been accurately dated. This type of sculpture can be dated back to the fourth century BC, the curving body and sensuous form have caused many to place this work in the late Hellenistic period. It is also an unique acceptance of the nude as female, and one of the first times a goddess is shown unclothed. Bibliography lists 7 sources, including image.
Filename: BBvdmloR.rtf

The Sydney Opera House
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This 5 page paper explores the use, design, construction, and public opinion concerning the Sydney Opera House. Architectural comparisons are also made between Utzon, its designer and LeCorbusier and Saarinen.
Filename: BBSoprH.doc

The Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb
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A 10 page paper which examines the Terra-Cotta Warrior’s Tomb of the First Emperor of China from the Qin Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAterra.rtf

The Three Types of Zen Gardens
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the three different forms of Zen gardens. These forms are as follows: based on landscape paintings, austere and more abstract dry garden, and roji, or tea, garden. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The True Nature and Purpose of “Design”
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This 8 page report discusses the idea that design is not “primarily an artistic activity” and saying that it is truly does “misrepresent the true nature and purposes of design.” Design involves many other characteristics aside from decoration or beauty. It encompasses practicality, functionality, the interface that takes place between an object and the person using it, size, comfort, even what its user thinks about a particular object, and visual appeal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWdesign.rtf

The Turn of Gothic Revival from 1841-1902
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17 pages. Gothic Revival in the era of 1841-1902 heralded a return to the building styles of the Middle Ages. This was a style that was most at home in the Europeans countries, although it finally came to its climax in England as well as the United States. The topics include the works of Pugin, Viollet le Duc, Butterfield and Mackintosh. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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