Category: Design

  • Historic and Contextual Studies

    Abstract The medieval period focuses on interesting fashion trends in clothing. It is also connected with the social and political influences shaping the vision on clothing and its role in history. In the paper, two historic styles are discussed to define the role of medieval history and gothic style in understanding modern interpretation of the…

  • Colour in Art and Design

    Table of Contents Introduction Colour Notation Perceptual Effect Gestalt Laws Role of Contrast Conclusion References Introduction Colour is important in any image since it conveys different meanings when different combinations of it are used. Image texture, colour intensity, proximity of different hues, and the shape of the parts that contain certain colours govern the way…

  • Wood as the Most Eco-Friendly and Beneficial Cladding Material

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literary overview Methodology Results Discussion Conclusion Reference List Abstract The construction industry is changing rapidly, modernising and improving existing house-building tools. These changes are coupled with an increasing trend towards green construction, in which the environmental and economic aspects of construction are effectively balanced, and harm to the environment and…

  • Architectural/Artistic Analysis of the Three Rooms of the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral

    Three rooms of the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral were selected for the section of this analysis requiring one to evaluate a piece of architecture. The first section that one arrives at on his/her way into the Cathedral is the Tiler’s Room. This is part of the entrance to the cathedral and it assumes the shape…

  • Alexander McQueen: A Bibliography

    Table of Contents Introduction Early Life Career Alexander the Designer Achievements Death Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Alexander McQueen is regarded as the most significant British fashion figure. Beginning his career at the tender age of 17, McQueen was able to accomplish great success at an early age and by the time he was 27 years old,…

  • Vogue magazine cover image

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Introduction The cover of Vogue magazine that was issued in April has stirred different perceptions among the moderators and the general public. Ethnic and racial issues have been debated by different personalities in relation to cover image of the magazine. James, a well known basket ball star is paired…

  • Planet Zero Flash Multimedia Project

    Table of Contents Introduction The core idea of the project The approach to interaction design The target audience The navigation and narrative structure of the project Assets of the project and their roles Conclusion Reference List Introduction This essay critically assesses and analyses a Flash multimedia project by drawing on some distinguishing features based on…

  • The Pantheon of Rome and the Parthenon of Athens

    Both the Pantheon and the Parthenon are monuments of ancient Greek culture that carry religious meaning. The Parthenon is older than the Pantheon: the former was built in the period from 447-438 BCE by Iktinos and Kalikrates, while the latter was originally constructed by Publius Aelius Hadrianus in 126 CE. The Pantheon in located in…

  • Readability in Publications

    Table of Contents Visual Arts Typography Page layout Conclusion Works Cited Readability in an article focuses on the targeted audience, the topic and clarity of language and grammar. Normally a lower readability shows a less literate people will be reading the article. In this article, the author uses simple words, short but precise sentences and…

  • Organic Forms in Frederick Kiesler’s Architecture

    Table of Contents Introduction Kiesler’s Oeuvre Lynn’s Art Endless House of Kiesler and Bloom House of Lynn Conclusion Reference List Introduction Frederick J. Kiesler is considered to be a prominent architect, designer, and theoretician whose works grab one’s attention by their organic continuum. Combining mythological and miraculous forms, he created various buildings that inspire both…