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The structure I have been given to study is the Pompidou centre, which was built between 1971- 1977, It was first decided by Georges Pompidou, the President of France, decided that Paris needed a Cultural Centre, after his death the Pompidou centre was constructed named after him instead of being named Beaubourg centre. He wanted to construct a cultural centre in Paris that would beneficial to the French economy so that it would attract tourists. Two non famous architects partnered up to create a modern art centre and also a “fun palace for the information age.” These were Richard Rogers a British Architect and Renzo Piano an Italian Architect this building brought them international fame. The site for the Art centre is in the middle of Marias which was the most deprived area in Paris at the time. The concept which these two architects had submitted to the competition was a collage, which portrayed the museum itself as movement. Also in their drawings there was a hand drawn picture of the exposure of the entire structure of the building.
The Pompidou Centre was important because as quoted there was “no sizeable open spaces in this central area of Paris” so the importance of creating public space was key to this project, The half of Beaubourg had become the site of the most used public space in Paris after the Pompidou Centre was Built. The competition that was given had a great response upon not only creating a tourist area not like its main object, but also a specialist area and has ticked all the needs of the residents also, it turned into a meeting place for activities. The centre attributes for the street and also in reinforcing the existing urbanism.
Pompidou proves that as quoted that the “modernity and traditi...
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...entre in Marias, The Centre Pompidou-Metz displays unique, temporary exhibitions but this centre only holds art. Since its opening, the centre has become the most visited venue in France, Being outside Paris has not affected the building with visitors because it has had 550,000 visitors a year. The local area of Marias and Beaubourg has been a success for the past two decades. From being a deprived area and was in ruins since the 1960s the districts is now a vibrant and multi-cultural area which is enjoyed by visitors and local people. The focal point and the main people who have enjoyed this areas, “tourists, buskers and those who simply enjoy watch the world go by.” The Pompidou has affected this local area for the good as it has been told to be one of the most popular public spaces in the city and its street culture has changed the views of many who visit Paris.
In the Enseigne, art is also shown to serve a function that it has always fulfilled in every society founded on class differences. As a luxury commodity it is an index of social status. It marks the distinction between those who have the leisure and wealth to know about art and posses it, and those who do not. In Gersaint’s signboard, art is presented in a context where its social function is openly and self-consciously declared. In summary, Watteau reveals art to be a product of society, nevertheless he refashions past artistic traditions. Other than other contemporary painters however, his relationship to the past is not presented as a revolt, but rather like the appreciative, attentive commentary of a conversational partner.
Through the painting, one can see that the development in Paris started a long time ago. One can see large buildings, which were not found in other parts of the world. The buildings look good, showing that architectural education was dominant in Paris at that time to enable the construction of such great multi-storey houses. At that old time , Paris had already been introduced to street lights. The city must have developed long ago. In other parts of the world, street lights
...love as a matter of courtship and chivalry so much as a matter of irritable passion. This passion is often who wished to live as a virgin, free from all men, but is pursued and/or raped by god. Mercury is really the savage in this story it’s not even a fair fight Jupiter had been burying his metaphorical sword in Io, but mercury’s act transforms sex into aggression and hostility; le petit mort is subsumed by le grant. The museum of Fine Arts is a small, but excellent museum. I will definitely visit again. The changing exhibits are always interesting. The docents are very good. Currently a great little impressionist collection and a southwest collection, but it changes. The building and grounds are part of the incredible experience. Once inside you can choose to explore on your own with free-recorded guided tour or with a docent. It is really good and great location.
First and foremost are the architectural elements. These encompass the structural components that Chareau uses to emphasize the current site’s condition, the regularity of the grid used, the characteristics of the materials, the spatial alignment of the program, and so forth. The Maison de Verre would not have been designed the same way if it had been erected elsewhere. The same design principles would have been apparent, but there were extenuating circumstances that the client and the architect encountered at the site. The clients, Dr. and Mrs. Dalsace, inherited the building and the surrounding property from her father, and had the sole intention of tearing down the existing building and resurrecting a new, modern structure that would showcase Chareau’s furniture designs. (Vellay 63). The only thing stopping them was an elderly woman who lived on the second floor of the existing building who refused to leave her apartment (Frampto...
Items displayed in museums hold historical significance and are representative of society’s culture. Preserving valuable collections for education and enjoyment is a primary role of museums. While fulfilling this role, the architecture of the museum is also an important factor. Historical buildings are converted into museums and architects must consider the use of the space and the museum’s purpose during their initial design. Other museums are built with a clear purpose in mind. As museums are designed, many characteristics are determined. Display and storage spaces as well as visitor services impacts museum’s functionality. Based on the function of a museum, architectural requirements are different.
Palace of Versailles is a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy during the reign of Louis XIV. It had raised France to supreme power and has made France a richest country in Europe. The palace and the gardens of Versailles are recorded into World Heritage by ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) in 1979 and had become the ideal royal residence and government in Europe for over a century. The palace is significantly influenced by classical ancient Greek and Roman architectures and mythologies, particularly the surrounding gardens and decorative features including the sculptures and fountains. This essay aims to explore the garden designs and decorative features under the influences of Louis XIV, and how they are used to glorify the king and demonstrate the wealth and power of Versailles. Firstly, this paper will talk about the history of Louis XIV and how he has developed into an absolute monarch. Secondly, the essay will analyse how the site layout of Versailles and gardens are formed in relation to Louis as the Sun King. Lastly, within historical context, certain important features of the gardens will be discussed mainly on their purposes and how they are influenced by the mythology, politics and cultures.
Art is all around us. The architectural design of buildings to the ornamentation of jewelry and art is in almost everything. To those who have little prior knowledge of certain architecture styles and or influences, a building can appear, as just a building and a piece of jewelry can appear as just that. With the idea that art is everywhere there are two art styles that have heavily influenced the architecture seen in todays communities, those being Art Deco and Bauhaus. These styles represent so much more than architecture, they represent a time period and a cultural and political reform. The purpose of this paper is that one will be able to understand
The German Pavilion, more commonly known as the Barcelona Pavilion, is one of the most recognizable buildings of the modern period during the early 20th century. It encapsulates every element of modern architecture in one structure. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the fathers of modern architecture, was the architect of this beautiful building. In this essay I will explore how Mies impacted the modern movement in architecture through his groundbreaking ideas using the Barcelona Pavilion as a case study.
Thesis: The French Revolution transformed not only the French society, but also had a huge influence and marked impact on what the purposes of the arts and their expression were now, making profound changes in what they would supposed to be used for, in the form of the Neoclassic works of art that made their appearance prior to the French Revolution, in which very special emphasis is given to the patriotic, the nationalist feeling, together with a strong sense of self-sacrifice that should be present in every person’s heart.
...survived public lashings and invasions since its erection in 1889. Even though some thought it would detract from the gloriousness of Paris, it brought in millions upon millions of people from every nation who had the desire to see the breath taking monument that is the Eiffel Tower. Thousands, if not millions, spend their lives dreaming and wishing they can one day visit the Tower, jars are labeled ‘Eiffel Tower Fund’ and spend years filling up. The Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, has brought delight and bliss to many with its income and the addition to science around the world.
Haussmann separated the city by making it into a geometric grid, with the majority of his "Grands Boulevards" running east to west and north to south. This plan brought a new symmetry to Paris, which it desperately needed. The narrow, winding streets that Paris was kn...
At the height of the Second Empire, Paris was one of the leading centres of capitalist culture in Europe during the mid-nineteenth century, made possible by the city’s reconstruction. The modernisation of Paris initiated an unprecedented method of urban planning under Baron Haussmann. It is this concept of modernisation that people immediately think of in terms of Paris and modernity. This focus on Haussmannisation, however, obscures the fact that Paris was already changing before Haussmann, as was evident in the arcades that sprung up during the 1820s and 30s. Plans of renovating the city were already being thought of in order to manage problems of overcrowding, diseases, social upheavals and infrastructure collapse. However, these plans were never realised; it was the small business owners—or the petit bourgeoisie—who saw to the creation of the arcades that drove the changes made within the urban landscape of pre-Haussmann Paris.
The Eiffel Tower, also known as La Tour Eiffel in French, is a world famous structure located in Paris, France. The construction of the Eiffel Tower began in July 1887 and was completed in March 1889. The Eiffel Tower was chosen in a contest, out of hundreds of artist proposals, to being a center piece at the Exposition Universelle, World’s Fair, hosted by Paris in 1889. The purpose of the contest was to select a building which would commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution in 1789, demonstrate France’s industrial expertise to the world, and serve as the center piece of the World’s Fair. The Eiffel Tower is currently located on Champ-de-Mars, the center of Paris. Originally, the tower was built as temporary monument and was planned to be demolished after twenty years of its construction. Before its completion, the tower received several oppositions to ending its construction. A group of about three hundred artists, sculptors, writers and architects sent a petition to the commissioner of the Paris Exposition, pleading to end the construction of the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was accused of taking away the beauty and light of the capital. However, the petition was ignored and the construction continued. The decision to demolish the tower was also eliminated due to the monument’s abilities and functions, which were discovered after its completion. The Eiffel Tower contains a meteorology laboratory for scientists’ to use for studying and inventing purposes on gravity and electricity. The tower also serves a significant role due to its antenna, which was added in 1930. The French military used the Eiffel Tower’s antenna as a wireless telegraph transmitter to communicate with ships in the Atlantic Ocean and...
On peut voir aujourd’hui le grand changement de perspectif à-propos de la tour Eiffel. Aussi le grand changement de visiteurs, maintenait dans les millions. La tour est répliquée tout autour du monde et connu par presque toutes. A cause des reproductions de toutes sortes, la tour est l’un des objets les plus populaires du monde. La tour Eiffel est multipliée à l’infini sous les formes les plus variées. Objets d’art, souvenirs ou création originales, on en trouve dans le monde entier.
The pavilion is significant figure in the history of modern architecture, regarded to be influential with its open plan and use of exotic material. There is a blurred spatial demarcation where the interior becomes an exterior and exterior becomes the interior. The structure constantly offers new perspectives and experiences, as visitors discover and rediscover in the progress of moving throughout the in’s and out’s, a non directional conforming circulating movement pattern. To facilitate this movement, even though it is a visually simplistic plan, its complexity is derived from the strategic layout of walls with its intimation of an infinite freedom of