Segrada Familia Research Paper

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Module 7 Art History Journal ? Simpson, James

Which artwork or invention do you think had the greatest impact on today?s society? The Segrada Familia is said to be the most spectacular building ever built by man, or should we say the most spectacular which to this day remains under construction. Located in Barcelona, Spain, this ongoing architectural wonder carries a great deal of meaning, history and impact on the future architectural outcome of the Segrada Familia. Envisioned by Anthony Gaudi, an architectural genius of his time, the church was first placed under construction some 130 years prior. To this day, the Segrada Familia, while near completion on its interior, still lives and breathes construction on its exterior face. Although …show more content…

Located in Mill Run, PA about 45 miles outside of Pittsburgh, Fallingwater is the masterpiece of Frank Lloyd Wright. Such a masterpiece in fact, the American Institute of Architects voted it the most significant building in the past 125 years. This architectural project sought out to build a house based around the concept of nature. Its beauty, charm, sound and peace were all contributing factors to this unique build. It is now known as one of the most famous 20th century homes built by someone not of royal blood. The running water from the waterfall and the ambient noise it creates lends to the unique beauty and charm of this home. Accomplishing something that had never been done, Wright built the house directly above the waterfall. Rock ledges provided the base for some of the structure while broken pieces of the ledge allowed the water to flow and fall. Wright?s imagination with this project was so thought out that the vegetation surrounding the home was notably different at the top of the falls and the bottom. The foundation and positioning of the home was placed on the Southern slope which in a calculated decision by Wright, allowed the sunlight to shine in every window and room throughout the entire

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