INT231 - Week 5
Romanesque and Islamic
Romanesque and Islamic architecture developed around the same period but were inspired by different cultural and religious traditions. Both used arches, domes, and extravagant decoration, but they each developed unique visual styles and architectural purposes. The Romanesque style focused more on heavy, solid, Christian medieval architecture. The Islamic style focused more on geometric, decorative, courtyard-centered architecture inspired by Islamic culture and religion.
Personal Favorite
Pattern Pieces
I absolutely love the stunning patterns used in Islamic architecture, in a time where everything is encouraged to be minimalistic and dulled, the expressions of color and various shapes really stir the imagination.
Mosque Hassan in Rabat, Morocco
Application
Arches and Patterns
One Step Further...
Modern Day Coffee Shops
Modern day industrial coffee shop interiors and exteriors are so comforting and authentic. The use of (or at least the appearance of) materials such as steel, wood, and copper creates a strong and focused environment perfect for a coffeeshop.
Conclusion
Romanesque and Islamic architecture brought a variety of strengths to the architectural world, discovering new ways to express their traditions, religion, and culture to the world. Arches, domes, and extravagant decoration were all emphasized features of this period, and both styles invented their own unique visual styles and architectural purposes.
Zoe, I really liked how you focused on the patterns and arches in Islamic architecture. Your modern coffee shop examples were also interesting and showed how these design elements can still be used today. Overall, your paper was clear and easy to follow!
ReplyDeleteZoe, I appreciate how you not only talked about the geometric aspect in Islamic design, but also the importance of color. The patterns are so intriguing because of the use of all of these aspects that make up the work. Great examples and explanations!
ReplyDeleteZoe, I love how you emphasized the beauty of patterns and color in Islamic architecture, especially in a world that favors minimalism. Your examples really bring these spaces to life and show how inspiring they can be. It's nice to see how these historic styles still influence modern places today. Wonderful job!
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ReplyDeleteI appreciated your summary this week. "I absolutely love the stunning patterns used in Islamic architecture, in a time where everything is encouraged to be minimalistic and dulled, the expressions of color and various shapes really stir the imagination" - this statement you made was so meaningful. The color and patterns can transport us to another world. I can also imagine the coffee shop example you gave providing the grounding of the Romanesque period. The "One Step Further" section should show case an Architect, Interior Designer or Artist that uses similar techniques to that shared in our readings for the week. Over all great Blog post. 48/50 points