Towards a New Architecture ‘Let us summarize the principal characteristics of a rhizome...it is comprised not of units but of dimensions‚ or rather directions in motion’ Giles Deleuze. 1. Introduction We may have to wait for the “end of history”. Francis Fukiyama (1992) originally made claims of political and cultural stability in an essay of the late 1980s‚ perhaps the high noon of the Postmodern era. If his historical predictions seem premature a generation later‚ then by some consensus
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The Sumerians and the Egyptians both had great civilizations that flourished around the same time as well as the expansion of their artwork. If we were to compare their work‚ it may be difficult to tell them apart. But if we were to look deeper into the meanings and techniques used we can certainly start to see some distinct similarities and differences forming. The Egyptians were known for creating large monuments such as the Great Spinx and the Temple of Ramses II. These massive sculptural
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Architecture‚ Formal Ornamentation Re-emergence of use of ornaments in architectural practice has occurred on a global scale over the past decade. Several architects are unwrapping a lost language that had been an intrinsic mode of communication in architecture. The language of ornament in architecture has been readily confused with the realms of decoration and pattern among others. However‚ ornament decoration is used in architecture and decorative art to embellish an object or part of a
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To See and Feel Architecture Architecture is the process of designing environments‚ structures and landscapes. The ability to blend art with technical knowledge is a key element in architecture. When you look at a building‚ you are often drawn to dominant lines and curves that are present. These lines are often placed purposely to draw your eye to other features on the building. All of this is done to create a personal reaction to what you see. When all of the lines‚ shapes and features
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has introduced me to various factors in architecture regarding what it represents and should be in society through Louis Sullivan’s words. A Terminal Station: • The Masculine Implies forceful‚ direct‚ clear and straightforward‚ • The Feminine Implies intuitive sympathy‚ suavity‚ grace‚ and qualities of soothe‚ elevate‚ and refined. • Should be easy to get in and out (efficiency) • Outward aspect of the style takes on the ambulance of architecture. I agree‚ a terminal station should be
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interest in the Built Environment field came when I first met with one of Malaysia most successful architect‚ Hijjas Kasturi back in my early lower secondary. Since then‚ I’ve developed a great interest in the field of Built Environment‚ especially Architecture. I am studying Building Surveying because I believe it can build up a strong foundation for me in Built Environment and providing me with essential skills and knowledge to be a wise individual in the construction industry In my Diploma studies
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Week 8: Case Study 2 Application Architecture Dianne Davis Professor Nolyn Johnson CIS210: System Analysis & Development June 4‚ 2013 Abstract Software application architecture is the process of defining a structural solution that meets all of the technical and operational requirements‚ while optimizing common quality attributes such as performance‚ security‚ and manageability. It involves a series of decisions based on a wide
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Ancient Egypt Egyptians in the ancient times had a very different culture than today’s society. In order to understand the culture of ancient Egypt‚ one must know about their religion‚ arts‚ and language. In the ancient times‚ the people of Egypt believed in many different things that would bewilder most people. Their artists were some of the best ever to live. And their language is still not completely comprehended. "The religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians were the dominating influence
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Chapter 3: Egyptian Art c. 3500 – 30 BC • Ancient Egyptian civilization‚ like the civilizations of Sumer and the Indus Valley‚ grew up along a great river (Nile) that provided irrigation for agriculture and also a thoroughfare for transport of men and materials. • Largely a desert country crossed on a SN axis by the Nile river Nile: • Central role in Egyptian economy • Annual floods –constant & dependable occurrence (the flood water carried rich slit which was eventually deposited over the
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What insights into the Egyptian worldview do their temple rituals‚ festivals and apotropaic rituals offer us? A central factor in ancient Egyptian religion is that the gods melded into daily life. There were links for humans to gods and this is admired in temple rituals‚ festivals and apotropaic rituals. The Egyptian worldview is molded from the belief that magic‚ kings and physical and non-physical components of humans were attributed to gods. All repeated earthly rituals‚ such as the setting of
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