The subject of whether architecture falls under the category of art has always been highly debated and argued by academics and philosophers who have contributed valid reasoning as to why architecture is the highest form of art while others provided rational reasoning as to why it is not. In this essay‚ I will aim to construct a logical argument which aims to understand the theories of philosophers who had an significant influence on the subject‚ from the first definitive discourse on ‘fine arts’
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Architecture Examples of Different Styles and Dynamics Gothic cathedrals are embraced for their elegance and beauty. Several famous gothic cathedrals are St. Denis Notre Dame Chartres Salisbury Durham Amiens. Gothic cathedrals point to the shifting ideologies of the time. Gothic architecture mirrors an aesthetic sensibility and dynamic mindset. Gothic cathedrals‚ with slight structural frames‚ flying buttresses‚ and pointed arches‚ display a more artistic sensibility and dynamism uncharacteristic
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http://www.didonaassociates.com/why/la-overview.html Landscape Architecture Resource: http://landscapearchitectureresource.com/ Natural Learning Initiative: http://www.naturalearning.org/content/new-role-landscape-architecture New World Encyclopedia: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Urbanization Whole Building Design Guide: http:// www.wbdg.org/design/dd landscapearch.php Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
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Architecture leaves monumental footprints for future generations to enjoy. Egypt is known for its massive pyramids and the enormous statues and sculptures that helped shape what the world is today. The land of Egypt is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World‚ The Great Pyramid of Giza. It is also known for some of the most famous pharaohs of the time such as King Tut and Ramses the Third. Millions of people travel from across the world just to see the brilliant architecture of Egypt which includes
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History of Photography Final Research Project Bauhaus: Influences on Photography and Architecture After the defeat in the First World War and the fall of the German monarchy‚ Germany faced darkness and lost hope in the future. Walter Gropius‚ a German architect‚ who served in the war‚ saw the need of re-orienting the art world for the better (Westphal‚ 7). One year after the First World War‚ 1919‚ Gropius opened a school in Weimar‚ Germany called the Bauhaus school. His intention
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and Landscape Architecture The first impression of designing constructions and places in the field of landscape architecture seems to create a particular space where people can display their activities efficiently. This creating job is not only to influence on human activities as performing our daily lives‚ but also to impact on society‚ politics‚ economy‚ and culture as a whole‚ which are associated with the track of human civilization. Thus‚ the significance of landscape architecture should be focused
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it is a form of art‚ they are paid more but not by much‚ and it is easier to conceptualize your ideas into a game than it is by making a building. There has seemingly always been this debate between the broad topic of Art and Architecture. What defines Art? Is Architecture a form of Art? Is there a line drawn between them? Some would speculate the problem with this debate is that it assumes that if something is beautiful‚ it is automatically defined as “Art”. In other words‚ a building might be abstractful
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Ancient Egyptian Influence of Funerary Art and Architecture Since the beginning of time civilizations have evolved in numerous ways. One of the earliest civilizations to evolve quickly in a great number of ways was the ancient Egyptians. The ancient Egyptians had some of the most advanced forms of writing‚ metalworking‚ sculptures‚ and architecture for its time. As time passed‚ the Egyptian culture grew and matured. They began to be increasingly wealthy and subsequently started to spend more time
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Angkor Wat is located in Angkor Cambodia. It was built as the state temple‚ during Suryavarman’s rule. Suryavarman built this temple to replace the old state temple and to dedicate it to his god Vishnu; the new temple was built south of the old‚ now called‚ “capital.” The temples site measures 1300 meters north to south and 1500 east to west‚ in contrast to preexisting temples‚ Angkor Wat faces west towards Vishnu. Surrounding the site is a 200 meter wide moat used as defense protection and also
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Architecture With Greece in all its glory and beauty one must imagine how it was all done. From the ruins of ancient Greece civilizations have learned so much and archaeologists are fascinated by the glory that Greece must have once been‚ between the natural landscape that still stands today‚ and the massive temples and structures‚ and the beautiful pieces of art that had been preserved underground for so long. As we continue learning about these people we are more and more astounded by their
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