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@ Barcelona, Spain

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What I know about architecture as a fine art.

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What I know about architecture as a fine art.

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Architecture is a physical manifestation of the artist’s imagination, creativity, and dreams. Prior to the class, I usually see structures as how they are, except those with historical significance. I do not dwell on its form to understand its use nor do I take time to observe the little details as I find it tedious. However, I now realize that in order to truly appreciate a work of art, one must be equipped even with the simplest information about the artist’s motivation and goal.

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@ Barcelona, Spain

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What I learned on architecture after the module.

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What I learned on architecture after the module.

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As the popular saying goes “the beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, meaning that beauty is subjective. However, after learning about architecture, beauty does in fact have a standard. In the case of structural design, the beauty lies on its form and function. A functional architecture of a structure is not beautiful unless it can perform its function adequately and acceptably. For example, the La Familia Sagrada is truly a magnificent work of art however, its purpose as the Basilica of Spain is not served as religious rituals are rarely performed.

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What else I would like to learn about architecture

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What else I would like to learn about architecture

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I’m curious as to how structures of such complicated and complex designs come to be, from the planning to the construction. Its bewildering but at the same time astonishing to see that architects could imagine and create structures that are beautifully designed and likewise functional.

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@ Cape Sounion, Greece