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We introduce bivariate $C^1$ piecewise quintic finite element spaces for curved domains enclosed by piecewise conics satisfying homogeneous boundary conditions, construct local bases for them using Bernstein-B\'ezier techniques, and demonstrate the effectiveness of these finite elements for the numerical solution of the Monge-Amp\`ere equation over curved domains by B\"ohmer's method., Comment: 19 pages

We consider bivariate piecewise polynomial finite element spaces for curved domains bounded by piecewise conics satisfying homogeneous boundary conditions, construct stable local bases for them using Bernstein-B\'ezier techniques, prove error bounds and develop optimal assembly algorithms for the finite element system matrices. Numerical experiments confirm the effectiveness of the method., Comment: 36 pages