The Architectural Space of the Hollywood and Highland Center versus the Egyptian Theater
The two buildings that are being analyzed are quite different, even though both of them have similarities. They both have a Middle Eastern motif at the entrance, where, on the H & H Center, a huge gate stands with a winged being (Babylonian) stands in profile on the right and a winged being facing one on the left. There is a symbol in the center, above the array of walks through the entrance, that appears Middle Eastern. They have differences as well. The H & H Center, though joined by a large courtyard, has a conglomeration of different architectures, while the Egyptian Theater is rather cohesive, as it is one building. The main difference, immediately noticeable, is the scale.Grauman's Egyptian Theater is much smaller in scale. As a matter of fact, compared to its reputation, which makes one anticipate a large landmark, it is rather small, even for theaters today, both inside and out. However, its central courtyard is human in scale and feels comfortable. It, too, has foreign motifs spaced around, with Egyptian hieroglyphs and bas relief on the standing sculptures in the entrance, palm trees in the center of the courtyard and top-heavy columns outlining the space, reminding one not so much of an Egyptian palace, as a private
It cost $800,000 and took 18 months to build. mansion, though much more monumental in concept. The ceiling, however, is spectacular, with a huge spray of gold from a center area near the stage, spreading out over about half the theater. Sid came up with the idea of putting the stars' footprints in wet cement in front of the theater. Sid Grauman's original 30 by 73 foot stage accommodated elaborate staged prologues preceding each film presentation. The Hotel incorporates a convention center with 50,000 square feet of meeting space. New York - The 8th Annual Festival of Film Noir," to be held in April of 2007. The theaters have a seating capacity of 650 in what is called the Lloyd E. However, the Kodak Theater, which is part of the complex, is quite large, as well, taking up several stories. With shops such as the Gap, Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic, it is as familiar as anyone's back yard. DeMille's THE TEN COMMANDMENTS featured over 100 costumed performers including 'players seen in their identical roles in the flesh and blood'" (American 2). An actor attired as an Egyptian guard, marched back and forth across the roof parapet, calling out the start of each performance as it opened. It is larger, by far, than the Egyptian Theater and built especially for surround sound, with the lights and acoustics that new productions need today. It hosts the Academy Awards and other major productions yearly. The Chinese Theatre was built by legendary showman Sid Grauman, the man who also built the Egyptian Theatre and the Million Dollar Theatre on Broadway.
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