James Michalopoulos: Rapt in Color Images for Educators

James Michalopoulos Intermezzo, 2013 Oil on canvas 36 x 60 inches Collection of William and Catherine Murray

James Michalopoulos Spring Bird, 2011 Oil on Canvas 36 x 48 inches Collection of James Michalopoulos

Lampadaria 2013 James Michalopoulos (American, 1951- ) Oil on Canvas  

Kerpowee 2013 James Michalopoulos (American, 1951- ) Oil on Canvas From the Collection of James Michalopoulos  

James Michalopoulos Naggle Toro, 2011 Oil on canvas 40 x 30 inches Collection of James Michalopoulos

Examples of Building Styles found in New Orleans Photos of the building styles above can be found in The City of New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Building Type and Architectural Styles guide. These buildings are traditional New Orleans building styles. They were build before Hurricane Katrina. These are the styles you will see in the paintings of James Michalopoulos. What features of these homes might protect against weather? Why do you think so?

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The Floating House from the Make It Right Foundation Floating House Image from Make It Right Foundation Website The Floating House from the Make It Right Foundation

More houses designed by the Make It Right Foundation for New Orleans Image from Make It Right Foundation Website More houses designed by the Make It Right Foundation for New Orleans

Tulane URBANbuild Studio students from Tulane University Photo found at http://blackwhiteyellow.blogspot.com/2007/09/nola-post-katrina-architecture-tour.html Tulane URBANbuild Studio students from Tulane University

Musician’s Village by Habitat for Humanity Photography by Lee Celano, New York Times Musician’s Village by Habitat for Humanity

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Legacy Rendering Project Legacy, the “Upside-Down Hospital” designed for the Veterans’ Administration in New Orleans