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Legacies In Brick And Mortar: The Life And Works Of Charles Thompson, Tilly Carter
Legacies In Brick And Mortar: The Life And Works Of Charles Thompson, Tilly Carter
Honors Theses
Many masterpieces go unnoticed by the public. Men will design works of art which clearly prove their talent and craftsmanship, but the buildings are overlooked and left to wither away with age. Architecture reflects not only the talents of those who design and construct buildings; it also serves as a historical record. A building reflects the romantic notions of the period while looking to the future and revealing a promise of progress. Some structures become so significant to their surroundings because of their endurance, character and historical prominence, that they assume a notable respect within the community and state. This …
St. Peter's Basilica, Stan Moore
St. Peter's Basilica, Stan Moore
Honors Theses
During the summer of 1968 and 1969, I traveled in Europe touring 11 countries by bus in '68 and a major cities tour in '69. On the tours, I took films with a Bolex super 8 movie camera and also bought commercial slides. My interest in Art, Sculpture, Architecture and History was enhanced by this opportunity in visiting the many museums, cathedrals and birth cities that contain within themselves the progressions of the art eras. Outstanding, of course, in places visited was Italy. In medieval times Italy was a more fertile ground for general economic and political conditions to develop. …