– You are to write a short, 3-page essay on Brunelleschi’s Pazzi Chapel, located in Florence, Italy. Why does this monument have a significant place in the development of architecture? How does this building conform to the architect’s style? What influenced Brunelleschi’s goal of creating a centralized effect to his structures? Make sure you have a clear introduction, body and conclusion to your essay   […]

Design and create a short animation clip using Blender to showcase any aspect of a school. The purpose of such an animation is to impress a potential student to further his or her studies in the school.   For example, you can create a short animation clip to showcase the facilities. You are allowed to create any type and style of animation as long as […]

Choose one (1) of the three (3) reading selections from the list of topic choices below. The focus is on brief but important primary source material written by major authors. Read the selections  as identified with each topic below. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (250 words minimum) which analyzes the “surprise ending” of the reading selection.    Topic Choices   •Reading selection […]

Walter Benjamin, a European thinker, wrote The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction during the rise of Fascism. It was published in 1936. The essay deals with the way in which mechanical reproductive technology alters the original purpose and meaning of works of art. We are in the midst of a wave of digital technology. I encourage you to think about and […]

Select a work of art of your choice from any of the interactive museums provided in Week One, see attachment  or from your local art museum. Contemplate the work of art and add your interpretation of the art, based on the characteristics of the corresponding movement, to your art journal  Pay close attention to style, media (materials), methods, subjects and any other details that make this […]

Assignment 1   Panama Canal Case – Read and Answer Questions 1.Name AND discuss 3 items that were done to minimize project risk 2.Name AND discuss 5 things that could have been done to minimize risk, but were not 3.Name at least 5 additional categories of risk specific to projects of this nature. Article is attach in the attachment       Research an article in print or […]

CMGT 306-1: Construction Site Operations Spring 2017  Assignment No. 2 REVISED 2/17/17 Each student to develop a site logistics plan Include adjacent streets  Show building orientation on site  Prepare a project site layout and organizational plan (graphically and narratively)   At a minimum your plan should include: • A site logistics plan for the mobilization phase of the project (from mobilization through demolition). • A site […]

Consider the music, art, sculpture, architecture, literature, and philosophy that have been covered during this course. Thinking back to what you have learned, what do you consider to be the most profound change in Western culture from 1500 to the present? In a 3-4 page essay, argue your decision, making the connection from whatever your selection is to the present day. In your essay, you […]

GART 115 Purposes of Art  Purposes of Art View the video on Leo Twiggs and post your answers to the following questions:  What purposes did the artist, Leo Twiggs, use to express his ideas in his artwork? Review the common functions (personal, social, spiritual, physical & educational) that are used by artists for their reasons (purposes) to create their artwork. Be sure to identify the […]

GART 115 Value of Public Art  Value of Public ArtView the Andy Rooney video – When did this Become Art?  Post your opinion comments on the Forum in the topic, Value of Public Art. This topic is on tax paid for Public art not art in the public eye such as Graffiti or privately commission artwork outside. This is artwork from public art programs that […]