Essays about: "Prop it"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 essays containing the words Prop it.

  1. 6. Welcome to Nowhere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Tara Fartash-Naini; [2020]
    Keywords : Architecture; Globalization; Urbanization; Consumerism; Dubai; Fragmented city; Homogenous Landscapes; Iconic Architecture; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : We live in a world built on consumerist values and a spatial rationale of capital accumulation. This modern society has led to architecture thriving through super consumption and super production ultimately leading to the generic. Cities and spaces that were usually rich in variation and texture have now become an architectural melting pot. READ MORE

  3. 7. What do you think? : A board game that invites children to participate in decision-making

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Erika Axman; [2018]
    Keywords : Design;

    Abstract : Ever since 1919 has “Rädda Barnen” aka, “Save the Children” fought for the rights of the child. The UN convention tackles many important fights today concerning social sustainability which goals are pointing towards the improvement of children’s life conditions. Today we live in an adults world with an adults mind. READ MORE

  4. 8. The narrative functions of props. Portable communication devices in Die Hard (1988) & Die Hard2: Die Harder (1990)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Rasmus Carlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Die Hard; Die Hard 2; Die Harder; Bruce Willis; Portable Communication Devices; Props; Narrative Functions; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : The current study sets out to investigate the narrative functions of props that take the particular form of portable communication devices (more specifically walkie-talkies and airplane phones) in Die Hard (1988) and Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990). The methodology used is the semiotic concepts of denotation and connotation with a supporting theoretical framework based on two principal forms of props called Instrumental and Contextualized together with Antoni Smuszkiewiez’ definition of the concept. READ MORE

  5. 9. Findings through fragmentation

    University essay from Konstfack/Inredningsarkitektur & Möbeldesign

    Author : Sofia Ekberg; [2018]
    Keywords : fragmentation; memory; architecture; space; city planning; paradigm; atlas; retrospection; dispersed; compact; utopian; industry; lövholmen;

    Abstract : Findings through fragmentation Architecture is an obvious remnant of our collective past and gives us a fragment of a former life and a different time. This unique relationship between what’s new and old is a very powerful spatial opportunity. READ MORE

  6. 10. Effect of Insertion Devices Tapering Mode of Operation on the MAX IV Storage Rings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/MAX IV-laboratoriet

    Author : Georgia Paraskaki; [2018]
    Keywords : Science General;

    Abstract : Tapering is a mode of operation of insertion devices that allows the users to perform scanning in a range of photon energies. NanoMAX, BioMAX and BALDER are all beamlines of the 3 GeV MAX IV storage ring and will provide this special mode of operation for their users. READ MORE