Free Essays on 19Th Century Architecture

  1. Early 19th Century Architecture

    Towards the beginning of the 19th century, the introduction and advancements in manufacturing, materials and techniques demanded for new types of building to fulfil new social expectations, changes in the cultural climate. The 19th century architecture is highly associated with the industrial revolution...

  2. Vienna Testing Ground for Architecture

    Vienna has been called the “testing ground of Modernism.” What does this mean? Explain how architects in Vienna moved toward architecture that was Modern in some ways but remained traditional in others? Select two different architects who prenticed in Vienna… and select one building by each. Discuss...

  3. Early Nineteenth Century Fashion

    but in art, architecture and fashion, many things from ancient Greece had become fashionable as well. Gowns became narrower, shoulders were sloped and waists became higher. They became more streamlined and had less lace, frills, and ruffles. The oval was a popular form in art, architecture and fashion...

  4. Egyptian Art & Architecture

    interested in eternal features and immortality. | The Gods Osiris and Atum, from the Tomb of Nefertari, New Kingdom (wall painting), Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1297-1185 BC) / Valley of the Queens, Thebes.Egyptian gods are depicted wearing headdresses with a solar disk. Ostrich feathers, and animal...

  5. Power of Architecture

    creating large and tall buildings is the dawn of rapidly fading power. In ancient history, the Egyptians dominated the middle-east and beyond for centuries. Their pyramids have been the largest and tallest buildings in the world for ages. But at the peak of the Egyptian empire, the Greek empire started...

  6. 19th Century Romanticism

    Brittney Day LA102 History November, 3 2009 19th Century Romanticism Thriving all over the globe, Romanticism made its mark on the history of art. The movement began in England, Germany and France and later spread at a phenomenal speed. There were three main components to Romanticism: Religion...

  7. Immigration Throughout the 19th and 20th Century

    urban growth and housing issues and corruption in municipal governments. Immigration affected three separate sectors of America during the 19th and 20th centuries, which included municipal politics, industrialization, and urbanization. In the following paper I will describe how immigrant families were...

  8. Women in the 19th/20th Century

    Women in the 19th/20th Century In the house, many activities are performed; mopping, sweeping, comforting the children, making food, teaching the kids, numerous activities performed in the household. This was the job of women as society perceived and expected it to be in the United States. Thus carried...

  9. Defining the Visual Arts Wiki

    Wiki ARTS/205 Defining the Visual Arts Wiki The very definition of art may vary from one person’s opinion to another. It has been said that for centuries the many have debated without resolution of defining the word “art” (Wikipedia, 2013. The definition of visual art can be described as the expression...

  10. Social & Psychological Change in the 19th Century, as Shown in Gaskell's North and South

    The 19th Century was a time of social and psychological change for many, especially the inhabitants of a quickly changing England. The Industrial Revolution was changing lives through advances in technology; the English Church was losing followers due to doubts in faith, and barriers between classes...

  11. The Discovery and Excavation Pf Pompeii and Herculaneum

    of Pompeii and Herculaneum had much influence on the visual arts of late 18th and early 19th century. The discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum prompted the neo-classical style, which is based on art and architecture of classical Greece and Rome. Johann Joachim Winckelmann was most notably considered...

  12. Differences in Utopian Socialists in the 19th Century

    Tabatsko 27 October 2008 Differences in Utopian Socialists In the 19th Century Utopian socialists such as Karl Marx and Revisionist socialists differed in many ways in their thoughts about the European economy and society within the 19th century. Their critiques on these subjects went both ways and both...

  13. Law and Order in the Nineteenth Century

    Law and Order in the nineteenth century Law and order in the 19th century proved to be bad, because of many reasons regarding environmental conditions, for example the smog, it was hard to see criminals and it was not a surprise when there were screams and cries for help because of so many crimes...

  14. Kaluga

    The Tikhonova hermitage was established in the 15th century. Today the monastery is active but still under construction. The cathedral of the Assumption stands out among the monastery ensemble. The cathedral was built early in the 20th century in Byzantine style. The Optina hermitage is one of the...

  15. American Imperialism in the Late 19th Century

    American Imperialism in the Late 19th Century Robert Brooks HIS 204 Professor Owens May 10, 2011 American Imperialism in the 19th Century American Imperialism was a way for America to expand and allow products and services to be exchanged with different...

  16. Houses of the National Revival Period

    Houses of the National Revival Period The wooden house built in late 18th and early 19th century are most numerous and best preserved monuments from the Bulgarian National Revival Period. With its original architecture, they reveal the development and significance of the Black Sea type of wooden house...

  17. Vietnamese cultures and society

    Huu. Nom Literature: Nom scripts were modified from classical Chinese. Nom Literature first appeared in the 8th century, reached its peak in the 18th century and lived on to the 20th century. Famous works now still remain, including Proclamation of Victory over the Wu by Nguyen Trai, A Nationwide Collection...

  18. INT Task 3

    Through the late 18th century and the early 19th century, the architecture of the French revolution that were shown through ancient ideas and ancient architecture as well as styles were primarily based on Neo-classicism architecture. There were two flanked artistic style back in 1789 to 1799 which was...

  19. Islamic Art of Varanasi

    Indo- Islamic Architecture of Kashi Ratna Shankar Pandey Deptt. Of History of Art, Banaras Hindu University, Kashi-221005. Kashi, Banaras or Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world ,where the contributions of Vedic-Puranic and...

  20. The Lasting Influences of Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture

    The Lasting Influences of Ancient Roman and Greek Architecture The architectural styles of ancient Greece and Rome were the most important contributions in the history of architecture. Elements of classical design are seen in most succeeding generations of architectural styles. Some of the most famous...

  21. Architecture Modernism

    audience and strongly the influenced of the modern movement. Adolf Loos ranks as one of the most important pioneers of the modern movement in architecture. Ironically, his influenced was based largely on a few interior designs and a body of controversial essays. Adolf Loos building were rigorous...

  22. Bourgeois Monuments: the Birth of Suburbia

    Bourgeois Monuments: The Birth of Suburbia At the turn of the 19th century, immersed in the Industrial Revolution, the city of Manchester experienced one of the greatest structural changes in urban architectural history; the birth of modern suburbia. The origins of the modern suburb are highly complex...

  23. What a Computer Is

    mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of recorded human history, the first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century (1940–1945). These were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PCs).[1] Modern computers based...

  24. sadasd

    throughout the journey. The cicerone was expected to be articulate, multilingual and well-versed in many subjects including history, literature, architecture, and current events. Many of the tutors and guides of the Grand tour were distinguished clergy, students, teachers, writers, and historians. There...

  25. “Stereotypical gender roles and expectations have no place in the 21st Century”

    “Stereotypical gender roles and expectations have no place in the 21st Century” Views on gender roles and what it means to have an identity and a sense of belonging have change drastically since the Victorian era. While today, in the 21st century it is not uncommon to see women vote, hold a wide variety of jobs...

  26. Contemporary Sacred Architecture

    DOCUMENTATION 5. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION DRAFT SYNOPSIS 2.1 CHANGING SACRED PRECINCTS • Hallmark Examples • Contemporary Concepts Of Religious Architecture • Technology and eco-friendly aspect of religious buildings 2.2 SIGNIFICANCE AND QUALITIES OF WORSHIP PLACES 2.3 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES...

  27. What Is Computer

    mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of recorded human history, the first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century (1940–1945). Originally, they were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PCs).[1] Modern...

  28. Xix Century and New Industrial Revolution in the U.K.

    The project: XIX century and new industrial revolution in the U.K. The project is prepared by Chulkova E.A. 308 group Content: 1. Introduction 2. Industry 3. Technology 4. Achievements of Britain 1. Introduction The New Industrial Revolution, also known as the Technological Revolution...

  29. Gothic Revival vs Italianate

    of houses would predominate to the end of the nineteenth century. The first two Picturesque styles to appear were the Gothic Revival and Italianate. As America transitioned into the latter half of the nineteenth century, Gothic architecture grew in popularity. The spirituality of Gothic design was...

  30. The Radical Press of the 19th Century.Doc

    Chartism & the Radical Press of the 19th Century Throughout the 19th century, the radical press of the day unified localised conflicts and regional rebels and created a political public consciousness stretching from Glasgow to Land’s End. The radical press emerged from the rise of trade unions...

  31. Reform Movements of the 19th Century

    that they should receive those same rights and it started back up again. In the end, the right for women to vote was finally achieved in 1920 by the 19th Amendment. Some of the prominent leaders in the Women’s Rights movement were Susan B. Anthony, who organized the first women’s temperance movement called...

  32. Gothic Architecture

    Gothic Architecture There are various elements that connect Gothic architecture to the Catholic Faith. During the Gothic era architects designed cathedrals using geometric shapes such as, semicircular arches and flying buttresses as the exterior of the cathedral. In addition the cathedrals are...

  33. durham

    shows beginning in the 1930s and television shows up to 1970 was the nation's image of Durham until Duke University supplanted it in the late 20th century. Prevented from further investment in the tobacco industry, the Dukes turned to the then new industry of electric power generation, which they had...

  34. Late 19th Century Captins of Industry

    a humble oil business book-keeper in Cleveland, Ohio, and in just seven years rose to control a tenth of the entire US oil business. In the late 19th century the oil industry was a free-for-all, the law of the jungle ruled. Rockefeller used this 'individual freedom' to pursue several extremely successful...

  35. Ancient Technology

    Mesopotamia have been credited with the invention of the wheel but this is no longer certain. They lived in cities from 4000BC and developed sophisticated architecture including use of the true arch. They developed extensive water systems. Writing was invented there, and many cuneiform texts survive on clay tablets...

  36. Representations of Black English in the 19th Century and Its Influences

    Representations of Black English in the 19th Century and its Influences The establishment and development of a distinct American English could first be seen in the nineteenth century, as regional differences in speech were recognized and used openly in writing. American writers focused not only...

  37. Taj Mahal

    rupees at the time which was a lot then, but which now only equals to about $454.4 aud. The architecture of the Taj Mahal is a major feature of the building. It is inspired from different styles of architecture, including Persian, Indian and Turkish. The main focus of the Taj Mahal, nicknamed ‘Taj’, is...

  38. Theater Elizabethan, 19th Century, 20th century

    sides, 2 small side doors for entrances and exits, balconies for musicians, “Tiring House” to store set pieces, costumes and for actors to dress 19th Century Theatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Fb8nRz1Rk 1. What major changes took place during this period and how did they affect theatre? Economy...

  39. Renaissance Architecture

    Renaissance Architecture Renaissance Art and Architecture first began in the 14th century. Initially started in Florence Italy, it was the revival of classical architecture for ancient Greece and Rome. During this time the Renaissance was also the movement of humanism which was the revival of classical...

  40. Hummanity

    and living conditions worsened, labor unions thrived, along with their best weapon. 2. How do conditions change for women at the end of the 19th century? (pp.562) New employment opportunities opened for teachers, nurses, office workers and salesclerks. Colleges and degree programs were developed...

  41. Columbus - 1

    On Broad Street there are 3 main Entrances and on Fifth Street one. From the outside it looks like an old Cathedral since it was built over a century ago. It looks very religious-like. The main façade of the cathedral was to be framed by two towel bells. The southwest tower was to rise to a height...

  42. African History

    sub-Saharan portion of the continent? If the latter, does this story include the diaspora of tens of millions of ‘Black’ Africans across the globe due to centuries of slave-trade? To what extent has the impact of white imperialism altered the records of this uniquely intricate place? And where does Africa’s...

  43. What Is Meant by the Term Capitalism and How Has the Global Capitalist System Evolved over the Last Two Centuries? Identify and Describe the Main Phases in This Process.

    last two centuries the global capitalist system has gone through three main stages that can be described as anarchic, managed and remarketised capitalism. Fulcher (2004) states that industrial capitalism made its breakthrough in Britain during the 18th Century, and into the early 19th century. He called...

  44. Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898)

    modernization in southern Asia. Ideology of Pakistan derives its strength from the Two Nation Theory first propounded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the 19th Century. It gained strength when in 1930 Sir Mohammed Iqbal spoke of the growing problems of Muslims in the sub-continent and his vision of a separate Muslim...

  45. The British East India Company

    tombstones in India. It presently house the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly. The 46 m high flagstaff at the front is a mast salvaged from the 17th century shipwreck. The Fort Museum has a fascinating collection of memorabilia from the British and French East India companies as well as the Raj and Muslim...

  46. Modern architecture

     Changes in Bydgoszcz. Presentation of modern architecture and landscapes in our city. Bydgoszcz is the biggest city in kujawsko -pomorskie region in Poland. The history of this city extends to the first part of the 11th century. Today it is one of the most populous cities in Poland. Ongoing...

  47. Rome

    Palatine Hill built above the area of the future Roman Forum. While some archaeologists argue that Rome was indeed founded in the middle of the 8th century BC (the date of the tradition), the date is subject to controversy.[21] However, the power of the well known tale of Rome's legendary foundation...

  48. The Intercontinental Rejection of Society Through the 19th and 20th Century and the Widespread Search for Freedom

    The Intercontinental Rejection of Society through the 19th and 20th Century and the Widespread Search for Freedom. By Jake Davidson Jake wanted someplace where he could feel secure, where no one would judge him for his sexual-impudence. Quite the controversial condition, Jake wanted to be away from...

  49. Britain in 19th Century

    19th century history Four main problems in Britiain: 1) Condition of England question (industrial revolution) 2) Adjusting the parliamentary system: Both factory owners and workers without parliamentary representation , rotten borroughs 3) Economic liberalism vs. protectionism 4) Irish question ...

  50. Mexican Cathedrals and Churches:

    golden age of the Olmec era, roughly 800-400 B.C., a large number of statues in the round were carved depicting human beings. Although the Olmec architecture was quite primitive, their striking monumental stone sculptures were astonishing. Carved on the surfaces of altars, are men, some of whom are holding...

  51. How Women Have Changed in the Past Century

    pay and the right to chose for themselves could only have come about because of their great struggles. These many women had to endure during that century. Gradually things have improved for women such as the right to vote, the improvement of education, equal justice, privileges in marriage and divorce...

  52. WAEC syllabus for history

    histories: Section A .. .. .. From the earliest times to the 1800 1|Page Courtesy: WAEC Uploaded by: www.myschoolgist.com Section B .. .. .. 19th Century Section C .. .. .. 1900 – 2000 Those for Ghana will be as follows: Section A .. .. .. Landmarks of African history: From the earliest times ...

  53. technologies now and then and wikipedia

    possessed monumental architecture. Two hundred years later, the Maya were using Hieroglyphic writing, the most advanced script in the pre-Columbian Americas. Only three of their books of history and ritual knowledge are known for certain to remain. Beginning in the mid third century, the Classic period...

  54. Professor

    agricultural revolution, leading to the formation of many complex civilizations. These civilizations revolved around cities with writing, monumental architecture, astronomical studies, mathematics, and large militaries. For almost three thousand years, Aridoamerica[24] and Mesoamerica[25] were the site of...

  55. Taj Mahal. Origin and inspiration

    India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".[4] Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.[5][6] In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO...

  56. How is Ancient Egyptian Religion as Seen in Art and Architecture

    How is Ancient Egyptian Religion as Seen in Art and Architecture As the hot Egyptian sun beats down upon his head, the archeologist realizes his time is drawing to a close. The local government had allotted a period of two weeks for the expedition to take place, and the thirteenth day is now...

  57. The Part of Environmental Philosophy

    good example of a world heritage site would be the tropical rainforest, a very specialist ecosystem or climatic climax vegetation that has taken centuries to evolve. Clearing the rainforest for farmland often fails due to soil conditions, and once destroyed can never be replaced. Anthropocentrism ...

  58. The Casino at Marino

    meaning little house of pleasure by the sea, is a Neo-classical building on the north side of Dublin. The neo-classical movement began in the late 18th century following excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum which lead to an explosion of public interest in classical antiquity. Pompeii was discovered in 1534...

  59. Pre Century London

    place of culture and diversity with many attractions bringing tourists from all over the world. However, it hasn’t always been like this, in the 18th century, although London was the worlds largest city, it was dirty, filled with the smell of waste materials, rotting rubbish and quite a dangerous place to...

  60. Lenin‘s October 1917 Revolution: limited accomplishments, yet a turning point in 20th century history

    Lenin‘s October 1917 Revolution: limited accomplishments, yet a turning point in 20th century history Abstract In 1917, Lenin led factory workers in St. Petersburg, Russia, in taking over the government, expecting to spark the rapidly spreading revolution to abolish capitalism predicted by Marx...