ILLUMINATE
This past week, we were introduced to something new in Suzanne's drawing class. We learned that water colors help to highlight what we are drawing. It helps to add dimension to the drawing as well as brighten up the picture. The water colors help to create light into the picture to help enlighten what is seen.
IDIOM
An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiom). We worked with idiom's this week that dealt with our fairytale's. We had to create an artifact due to inspiration of our fairytale, and not the exact literal meaning of the story. By doing this we learn to go beyond the obvious.
In everyday life, we also use expressions that are considered idioms. Every time I talk to Carlos, he does nothing but make me laugh. I always say, "Carlos, you crack me up". This is not a literal statement, but an expression that I use.
MATERIAL
Different materials were used to create everybody's unique artifacts. For example, I used a black mesh fabric to sew together a garment. Hope used a plastic mask and feather's to create her artifact. We are also learning about different material's that are used to create different types of walls. My group is researching on log cabin walls. We have learned so far that some log cabin's use insulation, and some do not. Other material's used to create walls may be stone, brick, glass, etc.
COMMODITY, FIRMNESS, & DELIGHT
These three words are a prime example of the power of three. They are also the three main characteristics architecture in order for it to be considered "good architecture". Sir Henry Wotton says, "In architecture, as in all operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building hath three conditions: commodity, firmness, and delight". Commodity describes the function of the building, firmness is the structure of the building and how well the building holds (years, decades, etc.), and delight deals with the aesthetics and appearance. If all three fit, it is successful architecture. There are many structures that reveal all three characteristics, especially years and years ago. We have pyramids that meet the requirments as well as temples. A piece of architecture that fits commodity, firmess, and delight in my eyes would be the National Cathedral, both interior and exterior.
http://archirecord.blogspot.com/2008/02/americans-top-5-favorite-architecture.html
This whole week, we have been learning about looking beyond the obvious. Through this we use our imagination to create unique designs in a non-literal way. We have gained several different techniques that we can incorporate with what we do. We also learned about characteristics that we should look for in buildings/architecture to determine it's quality of being. Each word ties together as a whole within interior architecture. All are components of what we have to do and use in order to design.
This whole week, we have been learning about looking beyond the obvious. Through this we use our imagination to create unique designs in a non-literal way. We have gained several different techniques that we can incorporate with what we do. We also learned about characteristics that we should look for in buildings/architecture to determine it's quality of being. Each word ties together as a whole within interior architecture. All are components of what we have to do and use in order to design.
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