Kephart, Julie Ann2015-05-082015-05-081988http://hdl.handle.net/10919/52067Inspired and subject to individual experience, an in depth study of eleven piazzas yielded a set of Architectural elements, characterizing each piazza. Clearly, "intention" supplements their unique evolution, and the layered symbolism over time, throughout the urban fabric, emits a specific disposition within each piazza. The consistent refinement of particular conditions developing from common initial intentions may lead to a basic Architectural criteria. Though not accepted as a universal standard, this criteria produces a set of characteristics applicable to a multitude of open spaces; hence, like the Italian Piazza, “accomplished space”.v, 69 leaves (2 folded)application/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1988.K474Plazas -- ItalyThesis