Architecture

Compare and contrast the influence of cultural syncretism on Mayan, Indian, Chinese and Japanese thought and life.

Architecture: Influence of Cultural Syncretism Drawing on the art and architecture of the period, compare and contrast the influence of cultural syncretism on Mayan, Indian, Chinese and Japanese thought and life. https://fabrick-design.com/thekornerblog/2017/10/18/history-of-architecture-iv-chinese-japanese-civilizations and https://www.thoughtco.com/ancient-maya-architecture-2136167

How does the architecture of the castle converge with that of the monastery and does that say anything about the relation of the secular and the spiritual, even of reason and faith in the Middle Ages?

Castles and Faith: Architecture in the Middle Ages How does the architecture of the castle converge with that of the monastery and does that say anything about the relation of the secular and the spiritual, even of reason and faith in the Middle Ages? On what sources do the monastic traditions draw for their direction […]

Research two influential architects and write an essay (minimum 3 pages total) comparing and contrasting their work and contributions.

Biographical essay Task: Research two influential architects and write an essay (minimum 3 pages total) comparing and contrasting their work and contributions. The essay should focus on the architects’ work/style and the similarities and differences between the two architects. Also submit a brief explanation accompanying their bibliography, describing why each source would be considered either […]

Discuss and compare four buildings from four different historical periods (four lectures), one from lecture 5, the second from lecture 6, the third from lecture 7, and the last from lecture 8.

History & Culture For this fortnightly assignment, discuss and compare four buildings from four different historical periods (four lectures), one from lecture 5, the second from lecture 6, the third from lecture 7, and the last from lecture 8.

Use the text provided for research and citations, simply use an “in-line” parenthetical citation with the author’s last name and page number.

LE CORBUSIER: Towards a new architecture: guiding principles Use the text provided for research and citations. Major ideas of the author, as well as direct quotations, must be cited. For the purposes of this one-source assignment, simply use an “in-line” parenthetical citation with the author’s last name and page number. For example: “Our eyes are […]

Write an essay on International Economics and Trade major is to cultivate human resources who possess the basic knowledge and basic skills of international trade.

International Economics and Trade Papers Write an essay on International Economics and Trade major is to cultivate human resources who possess the basic knowledge and basic skills of international trade.

Prepare a summary on Otto Wagner’s Modern Architecture including what constitutes a “modern” style and the role of the architect in facilitating it (found in “Style”).

Summary: Otto Wagner’s Modern ArchitectureRead the brief chapters on “The Architect” (pp. 61-72) and “Style” (pp. 73-80) from:Otto Wagner, Modern Architecture: A Guidebook for His Students to This Field of Art, third edition of 1902, translated by Harry Francis Mallgrave (Santa Monica, CA: The Getty Center, 1988). These excerpted chapters are posted in a single […]

Summarize your assessment of the existing urban forms and architectural typologies, including issues and opportunities.

Case Study: Le Port, La Reunion Based on your assessment of the existing urban forms and architectural typologies, write a note that will: summarize your assessment of the existing urban forms and architectural typologies, including issues and opportunities argument and recommend which architectural typology is to be favoured on this land, using precedents and references […]

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