31 Aug architecture history essay
Building such as the Pyramids at Giza, the Parthenon, the Pantheon, Hagia Sophia, Selim II/ Selimiye Mosque, Chartres, Villa Rotonda to name just a few are considered seminal buildings. Scholars continue to be drawn to these buildings as they try to understand not only how the buildings were constructed but also how they reflect the society that commissioned and used them. In some cases their original purpose has given way to a new one. How has that impacted the building? What is the status of the building today? Select two of the buildings to discuss. There is no need to compare them.
1. When researching your essay, you should not just use general art history or architecture texts. You must use books that deal with your specific topic. Encyclopedias are not considered acceptable research tools at this level. You can use the Khan Academy videos and articles. Make use of JSTOR when researching articles. During the Pandemic try not to limit your research to online sources. Learn to be critical of your sources.
2. Your essay should be clear and focused. Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
3. Read over the final draft carefully, correct all mistakes (spelling, grammar, or punctuation) and number the pages. Try reading your essay out loud. This may help you to catch any errors that your proofreading missed
4. The following are not allowed in a formal essay: contractions (cannot instead of can’t) first person and slang expressions.
