Eileen Chang

In this essay the architect and or designer I will be writing about is Eileen Gray. The main aspects that will be discussed are her approach to design and her philosophies related to it, how she uses form, ornamentation, structure and materials in regards to her furniture and architectural designs. Also considered will be how she uses spacial organisation within her buildings, the use of light and the minimalistic style she so favoured for her buildings designs. The following designs will be mentioned

the Anglo-Irish designer and architect Eileen Gray.”. The truth in this simple statement gives a glimpse into the lifelong vision of a leading proponent of the mid 20th century design. Eileen Gray’s works managed to combine clear aesthetic supremacy with qualities that went beyond any artist’s limits around that time. Her voice was vital within this era of design and still continues to exude a clear influence on design today. This essay will discuss Eileen Gray, regarding her position and unique

Throughout the history of mankind, many genocides have occurred around the world because there is much hatred among specific kinds of people. A genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. An example of a genocide in Germany is the Holocaust where Elie Wiesel, the author of Night, showed the Jews’ experience from the horrors, tortures, and killings in the death camps. At the same time, a mass execution was happening in Nanjing

Jung Chang is a Chinese-born British writer that is known for her award-winning book, Wild Swans. After having several jobs at a young age, Jung Chang became an English-language student, and an assistant lecturer at Sichuan University. In 1978, Chang left China for Britain, where the University of York awarded her a scholarship. At the university, she acquired a Ph.D. in linguistics in 1982. Interestingly, Chang was the first person from the People’s Republic of China to obtain a doctorate from a

distance herself from her parents' Chinese heritage so that she may be more American. The best way to achieve this, as Chang sees it, is to convert to Judaism. While she is outwardly successful, her identity confusion prevents her from being capable of handling a serious relationship, consequently implying her powerlessness to mature. Chang finally matures once she figuratively confronts Matsumoto, who becomes the culminating icon of her identity

commune – large units of people who lived together and shared work, income, and possessions that were responsible for accomplishing administrative and economic tasks at a local level quota – a specific limit or number that is expected to be achieved; a proportional share assigned to a division 1. What was the purpose of the New Democracy strategy? Was it successful? Explain. The purpose of the New Democracy strategy was meant to spur China’s political and economic recovery. In order to do so,

After Mao failed to modernize China’s economy through industrialization and collectivization with the Great Leap Forward plan, he launched the Cultural Revolution in hopes of reclaiming his position in the government and maintaining a communist society (Ramzy).The revolution commenced in 1966 and lasted for a decade. During the revolution, the youth of China was influenced by Mao to join the student mass paramilitary movement where they served as soldiers, known as the Red Guards. They executed orders

“She always carries the violin with her,” chuckled Mr. Mulligan, Kylie’s orchestra conductor from Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Wherever Kylie goes, she always travels with her red violin case. “Violin is my life,” Kylie joked. Kylie Dickinson, 16, a junior in McIntosh High School. This year, she became the principal of Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO), the most competitive and well-known youth orchestra in the state of Georgia. Not to mention how difficult it is to get into the orchestra

The history of China is as complex as its citizens. There are many people in China and they offer insight into China’s history. These people have different perspectives based on their status and power. People with different status and access to power very depending on the section of Chinese history, during the twentieth century the people with different stations are Communist Party members and the average working class citizen. These different view points help explain the difference power makes in

Chang Cheh's "House of Traps" is definite kung fu cult film The "Venom Mob" was a group of actors that first appeared on Chang Chen's internationally appraised "The Five Venom" and continued on shooting more than a dozen films. "House of Traps" is considered the last of them and one of the most sought after, of all the Shaw Brothers productions. Hua Chong, a famous fighter known with the nickname "Butterfly" manages to steal a valuable jade statue. He delivers it to the Prince of Xiangyang, who immediately