Introduction The architecture of mosques holds a significant place in the annals of Islamic culture and history, with each structure serving as both a place of worship and a beacon of artistic and architectural innovation. Mosques are not only religious centers but also cultural and social hubs that have, over centuries, reflected the intricate fusion of local styles with Islamic...
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Several novel structural solutions have distinguished the history of Western architecture from 1850 to 1950. This is the period of architecture and there are several periods associated with it, including the first fifty years from 1850 to 1900(iron-frame age), the second fifty years from 1900 to 1950 (steel-frame age and reinforced concrete), art nouveau, and art deco. The modern aesthetic...
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In this essay, I will be talking about Architecture and power and how it has altered and transformed over centuries. I will compare and contrast my examples, evaluate how there are differences in architecture, and look at its artistic approach. I will be exploring the development of different examples throughout the Romanesque Architecture and the Early Italian Renaissance. I will...
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“Why Ecological Urbanism? Why now?” The book discusses two important issues that can impact our environment. The first issue is rapid population growth and natural resource scarcity which are the major problems that we and our environment face. Generally, the ratio of population growth in many cities is so dramatic that conventional methods of planning are unable to respond to...
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It’s a little wacky to think that we live, as Lilliput, among pieces of gigantic artwork every day. These artworks are the concrete or brick buildings and structures designed by the architects. Architecture is an art form that easily integrates itself into every aspect of our society. Hence, it makes sense that architects, and their brilliant ideas, play a significant...
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Globalization heavily impacted architectural styles universally by allowing the start of cultural appropriation as well as its growth. Globalization leads to the substantial manifestation of (eras, factors, and styles) of architecture through culture appropriation. Within this essay, I will highlight cultural appropriation as an effect of globalization. Consequently, declaring that cultural appropriation of architecture was an effect of thereof. The...
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Designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture. With 24,000 m2, of which 9.000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the Museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovative design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited in it. Almost from the moment it...
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For early civilizations from Egypt, the Middle and Near East, and Crete, an architectural statement was their system of tombs, temples, or palaces, which varied over time due to changes in architectural styles. From the exterior, they appear strongly built, however, on the inside they had a layout of many open spaces that ranged in size. A larger number of...
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Several photographers have photographed home and family life. Their styles range from the cinematic, staged, conceptual views of home, like Gregory Crewdson's 'Cathedral of the Pines' (2014) and Philip-Lorca diCorcia's 'Brian in the Kitchen' (1988), Tina Barney's family snapshots 'Theatre of Manners' (1997), showing the life of wealthy Americans, in an intimate, informal way, through to Richard Billingham's 'Ray's a...
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In Bell Hooks’ essay “In Our Glory: Photography and Black Life” from Art On My Mind: Visual Politics, Hooks breaks down the importance of photography within black life and why this activity should be continued to preserve black culture. Hook’s main argument throughout her writing is that photography is powerful in creating meaning because cameras allow black people to effectively...
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Architecture’s output is a delicious recipe served on a plate that has different materials, colors, textures, purposes, and content. You simply can't separate any of these ingredients. The purpose of architecture is not to create a monument to help elect someone or to get them on a front cover page. It is about imagining a space, visualizing form, blending it...
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The garden is an attempt to create an earthy paradise, a slice of the beauty that will be presented to those of who follow the doctrines and principles laid out by the Prophet Muhammad. The marriage of the Islamic Garden and architecture is through its earthly relationship to symbolize the divine: Islam is a monotheistic religion that operates on units...
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Nature can be seen emerging in architecture right from the beginning in ancient Egypt. Natural elements inspired forms, seen in tombs carved into mountains, and use of local materials; mud brick made of the clay from the river Nile. These are examples of the ancient concept of vernacular architecture. Ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations developed their thoughts on natural forms...
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Introduction Energy-efficient homes reduce unnecessary energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and demands for non-renewable resources. They simultaneously provide healthier living conditions and offer homeowners significant money savings over conventional homes. Many factors can comprise residential energy efficiency, and both new and existing homes can be improved with energy-efficient strategies and products. Energy Efficient Home Features: Orientation The main orientation of...
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Our environment speaks to us. The space we live and work in has vibes that affect our functioning as individuals. “Buildings are not simply visual objects. Buildings speak - and on topics which can readily be discerned. They speak of democracy or aristocracy, openness or arrogance, welcome or threat, a sympathy for the future or harkening of the past” (De...
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Introduction In the relentless pace of modern life, finding a place to relax is not merely a luxury but a necessity. The art of relaxation is intricately linked to one’s environment, and selecting the right place can significantly influence the efficacy of unwinding. This essay delves into the concept of a perfect relaxation spot, characterized by its ability to rejuvenate...
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Le Corbusier is a famous Swiss-French architect, writer, designer, urban planner, painter, and the successful pioneer of modern architecture who was born on 6 October 1887 and died on 47 August 1965 (aged 77). Le Corbusier formulated Les 5 Points d' une architecture nouvelle in 1926 delivering the concept of the five points of architecture and why it is consequential...
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Like humans, art too has evolved over the centuries. To what it used to be, to what it is. Often, artists who are in the vanguard of their culture, when express new ideas or what appears to be a new idea, a large number of people do not accept them. Only a small number of people accept them. They want...
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Free speech on college campuses has been a problem that varies around the United States. The problem with the excluding of free speech on campus has resulted in protests, students having to transfer to different colleges, teachers losing their job, and censorship of T-shirts and newspapers. America’s premier editorial cartoonist, Michael Ramirez, effectively uses pathos and ethos to discuss the...
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Everything conventional is not always purposive, and not everything ancient is ineffectual. This essay is an attempt to articulate the blind side of architecture and its influence that goes much beyond the apparent level of design efficiency and user-friendly systems. Perception is a corridor beyond which lies the boundless experience of existence, and architecture is a manifestation of one’s potential...
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Gustave Caillebotte, Parisian-born and raised impressionist painter created the work Paris Street, Rainy Day in 1877. He was enrolled in the École des Beaux-Arts (Academy of Fine Arts), which was a very traditional art school, alongside other significant impressionist painters such as Monet, later whom he featured the work of alongside Paris Street, Rainy Day in one of his organized...
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Photography is both advanced and limited by the mechanical technology used to capture an image. This link between technology and photography means we see images evolve and give new perspectives as we advance industrially. For Example, Benjamin observes how new artistic technologies allow us to create previously inconceivable effects, ‘The history of every art form shows critical epochs in which...
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The following essay is about my dream of becoming a successful graphic designer which is something that I have to accomplish. Also, this essay mentions the most important information related to this field, all the courses that I have to take, and the requirements that I have to meet to become what I have always wanted to be. All of...
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Have you ever been passionate or dedicated about anything? The renowned photographer Gordon Parks got a chance to cover the boxing champion, Muhammad Ali for the Life magazine in 1966. The photographer Gordon Parks had taken close-ups of Muhammad Ali, revealing his courtesy and charm. Gordon Parks' photograph titled 'Muhammad Ali Trains in Hyde Park, London, England, 1966', three trees...
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I think the relationship in Seurat’s work, between the project to “restore painting’s cultural significance,” and the “mass culture” that he sought to address is the demonstration of alienation in his paintings of society. This theme greatly connects with two paintings by Georges Seurat, which are A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grande Jatte, 1884-6. Oil on canvas...
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Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter who lived between 1853 and 1890. He was a disturbed artist who battled mental illness. In his ten-year career, he created around 900 paintings. He went to Paris to learn Neo-Impressionism and Pointillism. Due to his deteriorating mental condition, he hacked off a portion of his ear. He voluntarily entered an asylum after...
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From an early age, I was captivated by the remarkable influence of visual communication and its capacity to sway people's opinions, emotions, and decisions. As I matured, I understood that my passion could be channeled into a career that would enable me to create impactful visual content and communicate powerful messages through design. In this essay, I will delve into...
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Milton Glaser was an American graphic designer who was born on June 26, 1929, in a town called the Bronx, which is situated in America, in New York City. Milton Glaser was aged 91 when he sadly passed away on June 26, 2020. Milton Glaser started making his art in the USA. He produced some of his artwork in the...
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‘A Happy Pandemic’ is a satirical political cartoon drawn by cartoonist Mike Luckovich regarding the coronavirus epidemic. Released on the 27th of February 2020 in the AJC newspaper, the cartoon is in response to the Covid-19 epidemic and American President Donald Trump’s behavior regarding the situation. The cartoon displays how the president poorly reacted to the coronavirus epidemic in terms...
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Frank Lloyd Wright, throughout his career, viewed nature as a spiritual reference, yet despite this intense admiration for these natural surroundings, there are at times clashes between the way he valued nature and his actual work. Though Wright's architectural approach required a harmonious relationship with nature, it contradicted his admiration for new technologies such as the car, which harmed the...
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