ARCH 121
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
REGULATING LINES
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According to the "Regulating Lines" text, regulating lines are crucial architectural instruments that give structures harmony, proportion, and order. They stand for the use of geometric and mathematical concepts to provide harmony and rhythm in design while bringing human works into harmony with the natural order. By establishing basic geometric shapes and proportions, the regulating line counteracts randomness and adds precision.
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WHAT DOES MUSIC MEAN ?
Music has the power to bring people together and strengthen a sense of identity and belonging through its melody.Bernstein's perspective emphasizes the unique capacity of music to evoke strong feelings and establish a basic connection. We can develop an unseen bond with one another when we listen to music because we can somewhat comprehend the composer's emotional condition.
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ORNAMENT AND CRIME
The text examines the shifting role of ornament in architecture, focusing on Adolf Loos’s "Ornament and Crime" which condemned ornament as primitive and wasteful. Loos argued that cultural progress lies in simplicity and functionality, rejecting ornament as regressive. Reyner Banham acknowledges its influence but critiques its inconsistencies, while Joseph Rykwert defends ornament as meaningful and reflective of cultural identity. This debate highlights architecture’s dual role, balancing aesthetics with function. In modern design, the discussion persists, questioning ornament’s place in an era of technological advancement and evolving cultural values.
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WAYS OF SEEING
John Berger’s "Ways of Seeing" made me rethink how we view art and the hidden assumptions behind those views. Berger argues that what we see is shaped by culture, history, and power dynamics. His critique of how women are portrayed in art really stood out—how they are often objectified and made to appear as passive subjects for male viewers. This made me reflect on modern media and how similar portrayals persist today. I also found his thoughts on the reproduction of art fascinating. He shows how technology changes our relationship with original works, diminishing their uniqueness but broadening accessibility.
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