Essays on Architectural Style

Overview

Islamic architecture is based on the traditions of the Muslim community dating as far back as the seventh century. It is well elaborated in traditional Muslim religious buildings such as the mosque and the madrasa. It is believed that the early Islamic architecture drew its designs from Christian architectural features which included columnar arches, mosaics, and domes. Additionally, the architecture included characteristics such as semicircular horseshoe arch and rich decorated surfaces (Ali et.al, 15). On the other hand, modern architecture is used to refer to architectural designs that emerged in the first half of the twentieth century and extensively ...

Cover Letter

As Louis Kahn - a famous American architect of Jewish origins – I can mention the necessity of a new building to be designed. Considering the style is mostly represented in the architectural style of Philadelphia, the proposal of a new building will leave no one apathetic. Some significant buildings like the Yale University Art Gallery, Richards Medical Research Laboratories, Salk Institute, and many others may become the prototypes for such a work. The most impressive thing is the scale of the buildings. Like the majority of other projects, it should be a kind of modern knight’s castle. Nevertheless, ...

INTRODUCTION

Human civilization has come a long way since it first began establishing communities and attempted to establish law and order. The reality is that there have always been criminals; people who for one reason or another break the laws established and require consequences for their actions. One of the most controversial discussions throughout history is what are the best means to admonish the offenders, protect law-abiding citizens and send a message of deterrence to other would-be offenders. That being said many different approaches to addressing offenders who commit crimes have existed throughout the ancient world to present day. One ...