1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- I never thought of the substructure of a skyscraper. The beams underground can sometimes reach 60 meters.
- Wind can actually be the greatest factor when building skyscrapers. It can make these huge buildings sway up to a full meter.
The readings are about Architecture as an art form like sculpture. I thought the video about Frank Gehry really related well to the reading because it talks about how he views architecture as art and how he is largely inspired by paintings.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
This video was a little dry, but short enough that there were still some points of interest. I generally like the visual design of architecture but I don't normally think much about the stuff that goes into it like the substructure, the computer programing, or wind factors. It's a new perspective for me to think that way.
Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- Frank is inspired by paintings. He feels stuck he looks at paintings for new fuel
- he makes connections through art history, art and architecture
- works with curved surfaces
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
The narrator for this video was also kind of dry but his work is interesting. Perhaps I would have better liked to just read an article or see images of his buildings. Plus there was a ton of filler where they just played weird music.
4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?
I'll be honest, I'm working on midterms this weekend and I'm swamped. These were just the first two videos I grabbed.
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