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Geometric vs Algebraic Combination
This section, Geometric vs Algebraic Combination inspired me to think about the impact of geometric systems on architecture. There are many diverse elements of classical architecture however; through geometry, they can be easily categorized. I couldn’t help but think about the universalness of mathematics while reading this article and I thought it was interesting how the author explains how small geometric parts come together to form organized wholes. I was intrigued by the diagram of The Great Mosque because although an elaborate and magnificent structure, when looking at the original extent, it does not look like anything more than many rectangular forms.
Walking Out of Cubism
When reading the article, Walking Out of Cubism, I understand the feelings of the sculptors not having their style fit into stylistics norms of their time. I enjoyed reading about their transition to minimalism and I thought that this section was a great addition to the previous paragraph, Geometric vs Algebraic Combination. In the new minimalist style, the sculptors stripped their ideas to the base, which revealed the unity and clarity of their forms and materials. Personally, I enjoy the minimalist style because I believe it gives the viewer and opportunity to interpret the piece how ever they wish.
Flocks, Schools, Swarms, Crowds
In this section, I find it interesting that the author points out how the nature of flocks, swarms, and crowds are the same in nature such that they are mass groups. However, they differ in the fact that the individuals in each case are programmed differently. For a flock the group reacts together flying in a similar pattern to the ones in front of the other where as in a crowd each person has their own instinct of how to avoid what something up ahead, this is especially true when crowds are leaving a stadium trying to avoid the wait instead of flowing together watching the pattern of those in-front of you.
From Object to Field
In this first section, From Object to Field, I was intrigued by the authors statement that “forms are important but not as important as the from between forms.” I was so drawn to this sentence because it reminded me of studio last term. During which, we really focused on developing the negative space of our designs, I found this to be one of our hardest tasks. The hardship I faced in this assignment made me believe that the space between forms is truly more important than the forms themselves.
Thick 2D
When reading this section, Thick 2D, I understand the authors idea of figure and ground existing at the same level, however, I don’t think it’s bad that they are separate. I think it is unnatural to have figure and ground at the same level and thus I see it as unrealistic. That being said, I believe there is a way for the figure and ground to be cohesive without existing on the same level.
