The Role Of Drawing In Architecture The Role of Drawing in Architecture Though it may seem obvious to argue that drawing plays a significant role in the creation of architecture, the value of the artistry of drawing in the development of architecture is a much more complex argument. Architects like Paul Klee, Daniel Libeskind and even Sim Van der Ryn all demonstrate a distinct focus o

Daniel Burnham and John Wellborn Root 2. General Discussion John Wellborn Root was born in Lumpkin, Georgia on January 10, 1850. After a brief life as both a successful architect and writer, he died in Chicago Illinois on January 15, 1891. Root first went to school in Atlanta, Georgia, then near Liverpool in England at Clare Mount School. He graduated in 1869 from New York University

Cesar Pelli Cesar Pelli was born in Argentina in 1926 and married in 1950. He got his bachelors degree in architecture at the National University of Tucumán in Argentina. Pelli moved to the United States in 1952. In 1954 Cesar received his masters in architecture from the University of Illinois. After collage he went to work with Eero Saarinen who later would become his partner. In

“Bauhaus“ The Bauhaus (full name staatliches Bauhaus, "state building house") was themost famous school of architecture and design of the 20th century. Foundedby Walter GROPIUS at Weimar, Germany, in 1919, the Bauhaus was originally acombined school of fine art and school of arts and crafts. In his openingmanifesto, Gropius issued a call for the unification of all the creativearts under

Philip Johnson Philip Johnson The Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas houses an impressive collection of works by Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington and can actually be thought of as two buildings in one. The museum was originally built and designed by Philip Johnson in 1961 and forty years later Johnson was called upon again to design an addition to the building that w

The Sistine Chapel Ceiling The Sistine Chapel By Michelangelo Buonarroti In Michelangelo’s painting on the Sistine Chapel contains a strong presence of God. The ideas and stories of the Bible lay at the surface of the entire ceiling. All these stories are taken from the book of Genesis which would not be possible without God. The scenes are placed in a time frame of an earlier wor

The Future Of Project Management The Canadian construction industry is one of the most substantial establishments in the Canadian business industry, and with many other partners, is responsible for the prosperous growth of the Canadian economy. It not only provides many jobs in Canada but also overseas, creating construction jobs for members of other countries. Though the past and the pr

Development in Architecture Development of Architecture Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products, however customary usage refers only to the designs and structures that are culturally significant. Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word. According to Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman who wrote encyclopedically about architectur

Dubai-climate Dubai is a coastal city lying between 22 and 26 degrees north, the United Arab Emirates lies within a sub-region of the northern desert belt, characterized by scanty and erratic rainfall, and high levels for temperature, humidity, and sunshine. Winter sunshine averages eight hours per day, while the summer figure reaches as high as eleven hours a day. Despite this apparentl

Greek Architecture- A Portrayal Of Greatness Rachel Jones Jones 1 Mrs. Wiseberger World History 31 October 2004 Ancient Greek Architecture- A Portrayal of Greatness “Greek architecture: the art of building that arose on the shores of the Aegean Sea and flourished in the ancient world.” (Columbia Encyclopedia) Ancient Greek architecture began with the admiration of anc

Medieval Architecture And Its Affects On Religion Medieval Architecture and its affects on Religion During France’s Middle Ages, architecture evolved from Romanesque to Gothic styles. These designs were exemplified in the construction of the cathedrals. As the style of the cathedrals changed, so too did the society’s ideals about religion. The first style of Romanesque arch

Greek Discipline One value that the Greeks emphasized is self discipline. The greeks worked out and ate healthy. In addition they were disciplined of mind. An example of this would be the Spartans who would not eat alone so the they would not eat too much. An example of this in artwork is the Discus Thrower. He is extending a mental and physical effort to throw the discus to the best of

Modern Architecture Defining Modern Architecture Modernism in architecture can be defined by many historians and architects differently with varying dates of its origin. It can be described as a culmination of movements such as, De Stijl, Art Nouveau, different schools such as the Bauhaus, and the many individuals who aspire to create new architecture. This new architecture would c

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Introduction Clifton Suspension Bridge spans across the Avon Gorge in the city of Bristol. The idea originally came from a wine merchant from Bristol who left his entire legacy to the production of a bridge across the Gorge in 1754. (2) After seventy five years a competition was open for engineers to present designs for a new bridge. This was held in 18

Gothic Architecture Gothic architecture first got its name during the Italian renaissance when the people considered all buildings of the Middle Ages barbaric and associated them with the savage Goths. With the passing of many centuries, Gothic became more clearly associated with the closing era of the medieval age. In time, the separation point would set around the style, which followed

Prairie Style During the beginning of 20th century a new architectural style started gain popularity among a group of Chicago architects, a distinct mid-western residential style known as the Prairie Style. They rejected the popular architectural styles during those days which were generally revivals of historic styles, instead they tried to create buildings which were harmonized with th

The Role of the Visual in Today’s Society The role of the visual in today’s society is quite apparent. Beautiful, flashy images are everywhere in the media, and all of them serve the same purpose. The purpose of all of these images is to get you, the consumer to buy the product that is being sold, or at least buy into the idea that a particular product represents. The role of the visu

Frank Gehry I did my final project on the architect Frank Gehry. He seemed very interesting to me and I wanted to learn more about him. In an artistic climate that too often looks backwards rather that toward the future, where retrospectives are more prevalent than risk-taking, it is important to honor the architecture of Frank O. Gehry. His refreshing originality and totally American st

Grant Wood Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa, Iowa on February 13, 1891. After his father’s death in 1901, the Wood family moved to Cedar Rapids where Grant attended school and even at an early age revealed his artistic talent. He and his friend, Marvin Cone, made scenery for plays and drawing for their high school yearbook and both were enthusiastic volunteers at the Ce

History Of Covered Bridges Bridges have come a long way since their early history. Today bridges can be hundreds of feet high and can allow us to move across rivers unimaginable in the early days. It all started by the necessity to move supplies, goods, and people across rivers and streams. Ferries and barges were adequate for the movement and transportation of these things at the tim

Lucy The Elephant Lucy the Elephant is located in Margate, NJ. She was built in 1881 by James V. Lafferty, a real estate developer with a gift for promotion. Standing six stories tall, weighing 90 tons, covered with 12,000 square feet of sheet metal, Lucy was more than an object of fright, she was a functioning building, serving first as a hotel, then as a tavern. Since 1973 enough mone

My Parents House The house that my mother and father built last year was a spin of a design that they had ordered from an architect. My uncle built it and a few changes were made to the plan as it went up. The house is now 2 ½ years old. From the front of the home, it appears to be a lot smaller than it looks. The siding on the outside is a hybrid material made up of concrete. It

The Social and Educational Reformation in New Lanark The Social and Educational Reformation in New Lanark New Lanark, the former cotton spinning village in the valley of the River Clyde near the old town of Lanark, is famous internationally because of its pioneering management, and social and educational experiments led by the publicist, Robert Owen. New Lanark is also an important i

Sky Scrappers Have you ever wondered how skyscrapers came about' Before there were skyscrapers, there were towers. Made of heavy stone, towers had thick, sturdy walls, but the rooms were dark and cramped. The reason the towers were so dark was because having too many windows would weaken the structure. Soon Gothic cathedrals joined the quest for height. Long, stone arms, called flyi

Notre Dame Notre Dame Cathedral The architect of Notre Dame was Maurice de Sully, the Bishop of Paris. He decided to build it for the growing population of Paris. He dedicated Notre Dame to the Virgin Mary. Even though construction started in 1163, it wasn’t complete until about 180 years later in 1345. The whole cathedral tells stories of the Bible in its paintings and stained glass

Parthenon The Parthenon The Parthenon in Athens is perhaps one of the greatest architectural achievements by the Athenians. After being repeatedly demolished, the Parthenon stood as a “symbol of Greek independence, culture, and pride”(111 Thames & Hudson). In 447 BC. Pericles promoted building the Parthenon on the remains of an earlier temple on the Acropolis. The proposal of th

Roman Architecture Roman Architecture The architectural style of Rome was firmly rooted in the Hellenistic traditions. However, Roman culture is probably more accurately reflected in the development of new engineering skills and secular monuments. The style and construction progress of Roman architecture was different from other styles, even though the origin of their ideas came fro

Roman Art And Architecture Roman Art and Architecture, the art and architecture of Rome and its empire, which at its apogee extended from the British Isles to the Caspian Sea. The earliest Roman art is generally associated with the overthrow of the Etruscan kings and the establishment of the Republic in 509 BC. The end of Roman art and the beginning of medieval art is usually said to occ

Specific Examples Involving The Interpretation Of The Parthenon’s Frieze Specific Examples Involving the Interpretation of the Parthenon’s Frieze Looking at the Parthenon’s frieze you see many different characters in what seems to be some kind of procession. This is all noticeable to the common viewer, but does it actually have any meaning. Many interpretations have given the beau

Steel Have you ever wondered how skyscrapers came about' Before there were skyscrapers, there were towers. Made of heavy stone, towers had thick, sturdy walls, but the rooms were dark and cramped. The reason the towers were so dark was because having too many windows would weaken the structure. Soon Gothic cathedrals joined the quest for height. Long, stone arms, called flying buttr