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    of architect Le Corbusier, this will be done in order to define his personal style. There will be an analysis of one significant work by the architect to show his approach to design, structure and material. There will be a discussion on the Domino System created by Max Dubois and Le Corbusier. The Five Point Plan, put together by Le Corbusier, will be analyzed and will lead the discussion towards the Villa Savoye. There will be an in depth analysis of this building in order to define Le Corbusier’s

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    Louis Henry Sullivan was the architect that created and promoted the paramount precept to 19th century architectural design, ‘form follows function.’ The idea behind the design philosophy was that, “structural and aesthetic considerations should be entirely subject to functionality it was met with both approval and scepticism.” (Boundless, 2017) Modern architecture is commonly defined by its simplification of form. Early modern architecture began in the 20th century, with attempts to integrate, “the

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    and used steel, reinforced concrete, and glass as the main materials in most cases. One of the pioneers of Modernism was Le Corbusier. This paper will discuss some of Le Corbusier’s buildings and how his style changed throughout his life

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    morals of the audience. So many stories are written today with the typical love story, girl falls in love with guy or vice versa. Others are action packed with a climax and a predictable ending. Victor Hugo took a different stance while writing his book Les Miserables. Hugo's idea of action is presented through Jean Valjean who is held in prison for four years because he stole a loaf of bread. He includes unique love stories unlike the typical ones that we read about. Hugo's main purpose is to challenge

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    Gropius was somewhat a display of the teachings of Le Corbusier. The use of stilt columns and horizontal striped windows was his signature style. Thus creating this modern building a popular one. Le Corbusier ended up being a motivation for some engineers of the present, his five focuses are still viewed as a most extreme need. Today assembling which are being manufactured demonstrate an indistinguishable character from of which was appeared to us by Le Corbusier. The incorporated single-family habitation

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    Although Le Corbusier and Vitruvius had important and crucial statements, I find that Vitruvius’ claims made more sense and is clearly more intensified that Le Corbusier’s minor statements. Vitruvius influenced the entire field of architecture and design by his statements, and not just by words. We can see the results of Vitruvius claims and drawings in buildings and temples and not just in words. His statements were put to life by the buildings that he was inspired to assume his claims. On the other

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    for other carriages just as beautiful as yours to pass by. Suddenly, a street kid jumps into your carriage bringing his stench and rags with him. Well, this is how Gavroche is presented during the very first scene that he is in in the movie musical Les Misérables. Gavroche was a character vital to Hugo’s story because he helped expose many problems in French society, and show how they affected everyone, even a beggar child. Gavroche helps the brothers of the barricade with many different tasks, and

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    The film Les Miserables is based on the musical and book with the same title. The film tells the story of a convict named Jean Valjean. At the beginning of the film, Valjean is shown working in a port with other inmates. Valjean and the other convicts sing the “Work Song.” The song talks about the pains of the prisoners – they are forced to work in extreme conditions, they are forgotten by their loved ones, and they are destined to die in the prison. The song also introduces the two main characters

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    Introduction: The one-act play “The Bishop’s Candlesticks” is McKinnel’s adaptation of the opening chapter of Victor Hugo’s celebrated novel Les Miserable. The play is based on the concept that no man is a born offender. It is the embodiment of a true Christian. The Bishop has all the virtues which a bishop ought to have -- he is selfless, kind, generous and charitable. He has a childlike innocence and does not understand any ‘dupe’. His absolute faith in God has made him fearless. The convict’s

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    The world renown classic novel, Les Miserables, written by Victor Hugo was adapted into a brilliant and masterful film through Columbia Pictures. The film was directed by Billie August, and sincerely brought to life through the actors, Liam Neeson who plays Jean Valjean and Geoffrey Rush who plays Javert. This film challenges you to look deeper than the surface, to see how things differentiate from the beginning of the movie towards the end. The characters change due to instances that have strongly

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