Upon watching the four films I have
been able to comprehend numerous concepts about the architecture throughout history
and how the design process is initiated.
Specifically, I will discuss key educational elements that I have been
able to take away from each video.
Prairie Style
In this video I was able to
understand how an architect, specifically with Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs, are
able to generate a phenomenon is designing and that by implementing the environmental
elements into the design can create exquisite characteristics throughout the
entire structure. Moreover, I thought
that horizontal and layering that Wright used was great, his recognition of how
to utilize an environment and incorporate it into a designing process is
profound and at the time monumental in the field of architecture.
Architecture: The Science of Design
This film was my favorite of the
four that I viewed, the reason is due to the explanation of materials used and
how it has evolved in the modern technological era. Particularly when the narrator and architects
explained why nature has a major impact on designing and the materials used I
gained an appreciation for the effort and planning that goes into making
certain structures safe and impervious to damage from these elements of nature
as well. Moreover the “smart apartments”
section was amazing, I do not think that many human beings are able to indulge
in such a technologically induced living currently, but the fact that these
designs are available is remarkable. The
amount of time and effort that goes into the wiring, set-up, and personal
requests must take a very long time to properly administer.
Classical Architecture
After watching this film I was able
to appreciate and acknowledge the Greek and Roman civilizations further. I always knew that these cultures have been a
major influence on a lot of the things that are around currently, but the
influence of architecture was a new found intelligence. The use of columns and arches is quite
prevalent in societies across the planet and is probably not even noticed or
understood that these two civilizations are responsible for these design
elements. Furthermore, it amazing that
the past cultures of the world are able to resurrect their presence with
architectural components; this is what the thing I learned and found
astonishing the most. History and art
can be correlated as most of the other societal elements in the world.
Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable
Development and Architecture
Similar ideas and characteristic of
my personality are exemplified in this film.
The understanding that beauty and permanence can be incorporated
together and still adhere to positive ecological issues is always a fine thing
in my opinion. Additionally, the most
prominent educational lesson that I took away from this video was about the use
of renewable materials and using the climate to help design a specific
structure. This outstanding cooperation
between architects and the environment should be more common, possibly even
regulated so that the present and future generations are able to live in an
environment that is not assaulting them.
Even if humans are the main culprit in creating the destruction or
demise of an environment it does not make it righteous. By implementing materials and a design that
are more environmental friendly always have positive results for everyone. Great film, this was my second favorite!
Each video encompassed numerous
sections from the chapters in the text and brought a further understanding of
the how the study of art or inquiry of art can be transferable into other parts
of life. Meaning that I now have a more
in depth comprehension and appreciation of how and why certain things in the community
are considered to be art and how and why they are designed, it serves as an enhancement
and maturity in a person (me). One
example that comes to my mind that is located in the Western New York Area is
the Botanical Gardens. Yes, I understand
that it is a greenhouse, but, it still represents the usage of the ideas in
regards to sustainable developments (eco-friendly and green architecture), and
all other concepts in the films and chapters (all of them not only this one). If decomposition is properly used all of the
design processes discussed and elements or principles of art are exhibited in
this structure, good stuff!
As aforementioned my opinion of the
films is that they were again outstanding.
Since I am a reading-type of person the films always help me bring the
confusion or doubts I have about anything to an end. There were parts of the book that I had to
read over or stop and take a few minutes to digest, however, when I viewed the
films I was able to grasp the concept and move forth with confidence. The visual representation and actually being
able to hear and see what an architect is thinking while in “design mode” solidified
the thought that this is a combination of art and science, two great things!
The reason why I chose the “Last
Call for Planet Earth” video is because it pertained to a lot of the things I
think about on a daily basis, and not only in the realm of the art field. Ecology and innovation is always on my mind,
I think it may stem from the nerdy/hippy in me, however, I think these things
are vital for maintaining a positive place to live in. Who wants to worry about atrocious living
conditions, or not having any creativity to help enhance the personal and general
livelihood of human beings? Once more,
the films were great, especially the “Science of Design” video!
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