I have always appreciated the “old”. Seeing antique items fills me with awe because it was unusual for me to see those kind of things, and I have always found them beautiful. When we visited Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, my initial thought was “I want to live here.” Never have I seen such place and the only site that I knew with such setting here in the Philippines was Vigan. It was explained to us that the dwellings were reconstructed and that they were from different places in the Philippines. Although having the same design, the materials used were not totally authentic. The process used was the same concept with adaptive reuse.
The best way to preserve our heritage structures is to give them a new purpose (Kerr, 2004). This is the
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Instead of constructing a new building from scratch, they reuse the materials of the building to be reconstructed, therefore having less expenses. This principle of adaptive reuse was applied in the structures at Las Casas. We were told that the materials of the demolished structure were also some of the materials used to reconstruct the building. In my opinion, this kind of principle in constructing a building is both economically and practically wise. Instead of putting good material to waste, why not just reuse it to construct another building, right? Unless developers also use the low-quality materials, which I doubt they will, the reuse of materials of old buildings shall always be an option when putting up a new structure because not only that it lessens the waste materials, but it also lessens the cost of construction. The process of adaptive reuse starts with knowing the heritage or historical value of the building and what its purpose was. Next, developers think of a new function that the building may serve. Further, they can either demolish the building, save good-quality materials and reconstruct them with a new purpose or simply change the aesthetic of the building and give it a new function. The process was properly followed by the developers of Las Casas since the guides knew what the structure was before and how they were …show more content…
The community of Bataan has levelled the hospitality of the Filipinos to a higher level.
Even though the PRPC no longer serve its initial purpose due to the fact the there are no longer refugees staying, it is hoped that when new refugees seek for help, the Philippine government is ready to support these people just as it did during the Vietnam war.
Moving forward, nicknamed as the “Sistine Chapel of the Philippines,” the Betis Church showcases the work of Filipino artists, especially the people of Betis, Pampanga. The ceiling is adorned for its mural, done by Simon Flores. Famous for excellent wood carving, the people of Betis were the men behind the furniture inside the church. The Betis Church is a good example of the artisanship of its townsfolks. Furthermore, the Betis church continues to serve the faith of the people. The old traditions of the church and the town are still followed and celebrated. The Betis Church is considered a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines by the National Museum and National Commission for Culture and the
Los Vendidos means the sell-outs. All the characters in the play sold-out at some point during the play. The characters sold out both their races and their way of life. I would say that the person who sold out the most was the Mexican-American because he sold-out both his Mexican, his American heritage and way of life. He wanted to be perfect, so when he found that the Americans and the Mexicans had their flaws he sold them out. He now has to search for a new and perfect race to identify with.
Based on the relacion by Las Casas, a short account of the destruction of the Indies: discuss the arguments presented by the author on behalf of the native population. Evaluate the arguments, what evidence did Las Casas omit from his account? Be specific and provide examples and references.
Luis Valdez wrote “Los Vendidos” in order to address his view of the Mexican culture and in reference to the prejudices that surrounded him. The play defines four versions of Mexican men, shop owner Honest Sancho is trying to sell to a Secretary in Governor Reagan’s political office. The buildup of characters: The Farmworker, Johnny Pachuco, The Revolucionario, and the Mexican-American, symbolizes an evolution of what society deems the “ideal” Mexican-American should be. “Los Vendidos” translates to "The Sold Ones" or "The Sellouts” which is a solid interpretation of Valdez’s opinion on Mexican’s conformity to the American culture. Valdez creates a distinct characterization of all four models, Miss Jimenez, and Honest Sancho with snarky humor and stereotypes in order portray the front of exactly who is running the show in the Used Mexican Lot and Mexican Curio Shop.
However, the success of the building schemes relied on the construction methods and innovations that are now attributed as bei...
Las Meninas is considered one of the greatest paintings of all time by critics and casual admirers of art alike. It was painted during a time when Spain’s glory was declining, and Velázquez was surrounded by the remnants of a once-great court, which was now in shambles and debt. King Philip had entered depression, due to the fact that he did not have a suitable male heir to the throne and was bankrupted by the Thirty Years’ War, and paid little effort to governing his country. He had lost power, and his portrait in the mirror of Las Meninas illustrates the shadow of what Philip had once been. The center and main focus of the painting is La Infanta Margarita, Philip’s five-year-old daughter. Light streams through a window onto her face, illuminating her with a golden light. Two of her meninas, or ladies-in-waiting, are located on either side of the princess, one kneeling and offering her a glass of water with another rising from a curtsy. On the right side, the dwarf Mari-Bárbola and the midget Nicolas Pertusato stand, along with a brown dog. Behind them, a man and woman are in conversation. On the left side, a massive canvas looms over the group as Velázquez, the artist, stands behind it with his brush and palette. On the dark back wall, two paintings hang along with a mirror which reflects the countenances of the king and queen. A man stands in the doorway of a door in the back of the room, with his hand on a curtain as if he has just pulled it open. The room appears almost empty, save for the figures in it, and this emptiness is amplified by the room’s high ceiling. Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez’s masterpiece, Las Meninas, conveys a message telling of the crumbling political situation and uncertain future of Spain at the ...
However, it is the small details that reveal its historical significance. On the outside of the church there are several metal placards that reveal the history behind this little church. The interior has a lively yet reverent ambient and the smell of lit candles lingers the air. At the time of my visit the church was crowded mainly with Hispanic families who had attended the Dia de los Muertos celebration at La Placita Olvera. Outside on the courtyard next to the church many people were conversating about their dead relatives and about the celebration itself in a bittersweet manner while they lit candles to place in front of an altar with a dark skinned Christ. Today the average person does not notice the historical value of this church mainly because this church has been rebuilt as a replica of the original church using modern materials, which make it hard to notice its historic
With the Pantheon being built over 1700 years ago, it’s amazing that architects are still using features and techniques from this work of architecture in modern creations. The use of this type of classical architecture will continue to be used in works for public space due to its remarkable exterior appearance and it’s long lasting structural durability. When both Jesse hall and the Pantheon are compared it is possible to see their similarities from the types of domes that top each, their external facades, and their interior plan. While they share many similarities, the differences that Bell and Binder used in their creation make this work of architecture unique to many other public spaces.
The paper tries to identify the techniques applied in postmodern architecture in the similarities to traditionalism that leads to the revision of old knowledge and revival of traditional forms through tangible or intangible activities. The
But these contrived differences give rise to esthetic difficulties too. Because inherent differences—those that come from genuinely differing uses—are lacking among the buildings and their settings, the contrivances repre...
The beauty of the structure is remarkable and needs to be looked upon not just architecturally but as a historically site as
The history of Architecture started long time ago. The nomadic were groups of people whom move from one place to another in order find shelter and food to survive. As they progress, their techniques to survive evolve. The need for a permanent shelter became vital for a better stability of the group. This is the time when the first structures that provided protection appeared. Post and lintel were the first forms of Architecture, that satisficed the basic needs. Architecture evolved to be more sophisticated and fulfill the people’s needs. Consequently, Architecture evolved throughout different periods such as: Ancient architecture, Romanesque, The medieval, Renaissance, Early modern, and the industrial age, Modernism and Contemporary architecture. During the Medieval period a style of Architecture named Gothic Architecture was very notorious. The concept of this type of Architecture still continuous now days, in the city of Los Angeles many building have taken this concept of Gothic Architectural Style and have developed to a new level of experience and expression. Some of them have recreated in a modern way the features of the physical aspects of this style. Other structures have taken this concept beyond the physical features and used the emotional concept behind Gothic Style to connect people feelings with magnificent elements of the Cathedrals.
Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, or the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, is an association dedicated to protesting the human rights violations carried out by Argentina’s military regime between 1976 and 1983 during the Dirty War. This group is comprised mainly of mothers of citizens who were kidnapped, or “disappeared”, by the government in attempts to silence anti-government sentiments. Families lost their children and, to this day, many families remain desolate of their loved ones. The Mothers continued searching for their children and their families in the hopes that they are still alive. After the military was overthrown and was replaced, the Mothers’ purpose began to be fulfilled as many as the disappeared were found, and many of the members
In order to create innovative public architecture, considered to be the most civic, costly, time intensive and physical of the arts, the project holds a degree of risk, strife, and negotiation . Overcoming these tasks and creating worthy public architecture is a challenge designers try to accomplish, but are rarely successful. The people involved in a potential public building, can be larger than the building itself. Public architecture tries to please all, even the doubters and critics, but because of the all these factors, a building is closer to failing than succeeding.
Diego Velazquez's Las Meninas is one of the greatest pieces of art of all time. Many people today are still questioning what Velazquez meant with the painting. Many who are still eager to understand what Velazquez was meaning to say are puzzled by the self portrait he added to the artwork. Pablo Picasso was so intrigued by the piece that he decided to recreate it with a series of 58 different paintings. Although some of the painting’s features are similar some are very different.
As Nuttgens eloquently expressed, architecture is a “vital…expression of the experience of mankind.” It is more than just buildings used for storage, housing, religious purposes, simple functionality; it is a great manifestation of the commonality of man, the great connecting factor of humankind. However, it can be argued that the ancient and classic forms or architecture are in essence more “profound…lasting… [and] inexhaustible” than those of their modern counterparts, because of some key differences in the ways ancient and modern architecture are practiced.