way he looked at design and his concepts towards it. After he finished his architectural degree, he developed a theory of treating architecture as sculpture, an engineering monument and three-dimensional geometry. I have to say Pei’s Grand Louvre Pyramid In France and Saarinen’s TWA terminal in New York have both been figures of splendor, admiration, and equally-- controversy. Both structures have sculptural and engineering elements in them and both incorporate modern materials into their design
Ieoh Ming Pei Ieoh Ming Pei is a brilliant, Chinese-American architect. He combines learned skill with his gift of knowing what works both functionally and aesthetically. Early Life He was born in Canton, China, on April 26, 1917. Art and commerce were both ingrained in Pei's upbringing. His family had lived for more than 600 years in Suzhou (formerly Soochow), a city in the Yangtze basin northwest of Shanghai. The history of Suzhou goes back some 2,500 years,, but it became prominent
opinions about the urban fabric. Among controversial architecture, the Louvre stands a testament to the evolution of art and architecture from the structure’s foundational roots built several centuries back to the modernistic steel and glass geometric surfaces today. Touring the building today offers the sight of blue mansard rooftops, ornate rhythm in the façade, exorbitant stonework detail, and one obtrusive glass pyramid. The Louvre was not founded as a museum, but rather a fortress of defense whose
in which have been very valuable to me throughout the transition of learning how to properly write articles. These two techniques are the Inverted Pyramid and The Wall Street Journal Formula. Out of all of the beneficial tips and techniques learned throughout this class, one of the most valuable to my learning would be learning about the Inverted Pyramid. At first, when it came to writing I was unfamiliar with the technique and was just writing papers based off of the prior knowledge I
several internationally famous structures. While many of Pei’s buildings were generally accepted by the public, some of them precipitated fair amounts of controversy. The most notable of these controversial structures is his Glass Pyramid at the entrance of the Louvre in Paris. For these reasons, I.M. Pei seems to be an architect who exhibits interest in the avant-garde through both the creative design and aestheticism of his architecture. Pei was born in China in 1917 and immigrated to the United
Frank Lloyd Wright These ideas proposed by Wright represent a half century of ingenuity and unrivaled creativity. Wright was unquestionably a architectural genius and was years ahead of his time. The biggest obstacle which held Wright back throughout his career was the lack of technogaly that was present during his time. As a architect, Wright accomplished more that any other in history, with the possible exception of DaVincci or Michangelo. His philosophy of Organic Architecture showed the world
architecture school and then transferred to Massachusetts mstitute onechnology .Pei didn't like Beaus-Arts architecture so he spent his free time researching emerging architect. In the early Eighties, President in France wanted to reconstruct the Louvre,. The goverment collected designs and most of the candidates are famous architect from France. Mr,Pei said that Parisians scolded him a year and half and they even described his design like a fake diamond) thecer-werkinety percent of Parisians don't
Ieoh Ming Pei, a Chinese American architect, is perhaps one of the greatest architects of the 20th century. He has designed some of the most beautiful interiors and exteriors in not only the United States but all around the world. Pei has traveled extensively all around the world in an effort to explore and expand his knowledge in architecture. Unlike most architects he does not limit himself to and one specific aspect of architecture its self, but has done everything from libraries and museums
the triangular frameworks transferring the weight of the building onto these five columns. It is covered with glass curtain walls, and it’s unique appearance means that it remains one of Hong Kong’s most distinguishable buildings. However, like the Louvre it has caused quite a large amount of controversy, as it is the only major building in Hong Kong that bypassed the convention of consulting with Feng Shui masters on the design prior to the start on construction. The building was criticised for its
Paul Cezanne once said, “Keep good company-that is, go to the Louvre.” (5) Indeed, today it is known as one of the most famous buildings in the world. Some of its most famous pieces include Venus of Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Code of Hammurabi, and most notably, the Mona Lisa. Established in the sixteenth-century as the private art collection of King Francis I, it is now one of the most famous museums in the world. The Louvre is located in the heart of Paris, in France. To be more precise
the buildings I remember viewing were the Louvre, and Norte Dame. From the boat, I could also see the Louvre pyramid which sits in the courtyard of the Louvre Palace. The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid, surrounded by three smaller pyramids. The larger pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. At night, the pyramid lights up, the glass panels reflex the light and lights up the area so bright as if it were sunset. The Louvre Museum is a beautiful old looking building
The Louvre was originally built as a fortress in 1190, but was it reconstructed in the 16th century to serve as a royal palace, then during the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum to display the nation's masterpieces. The museum itself actually opened to the public on August 10th, 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being royal and confiscated church property. Since then it has continued to expand over the years
building has evolved into a modern day art museum, the Louvre is an ideal illustration. Once a medieval fortress in the 11th century, then renovated into a luxury dwelling in 1528 by François Ier, was extended under Henri II and Charles IX with the addition of two new wings which occupy two sides of the old strong castle. Now the Louvre is a massive building of classical architecture which offers approximately 60 000 m² showrooms. The Louvre is also a symbol of how art viewing has become accessible
Nearly sixty years of architecture (Pei Cobb Freed & Partners) and about the same number of projects over his lifetime is what architect Ieoh Ming Pei (most known by his initials I.M.) can boast today (PBS). He became known for his use of concrete, glass, stone, and steel and the geometric style he adopted in the buildings he designed (John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum). This Chinese-American architect rose from little known to in high demand as he pleased clients with his character
If I could visit any country in the world I would visit France, and not just Paris. To this day, France is a very cultural country and still contains so much historical art and architecture. I took French in high school for two years in attempt to learn the language before I came to Clark. It is a pretty language, but is so hard to learn! My French teacher studied the language for six years herself, and said learned from living in Paris for one years than what she learned in high school. French class
Louis Le Vau: The Architect of France The 1600’s were influential years for interior design and architecture throughout the world, specifically in France. Design was becoming something to be celebrated, and with the Council of Trent calling for art that was less academic and more appealing to the public it was the perfect setting for a new era of design. Born in 1612 in Paris, Louis Le Vau would live on to become Chief Architect to the King. Originally from a wealthy family, Le Vau was trained by
The State Hermitage Museum is recognised as one of the world’s oldest art museum and boasts a wide collection of Dutch and Flemish artist, staying true to the founder’s, Catherine the Great, love of these types of artworks. The State Hermitage Museum has similar floor plan to that of the Smithsonian where it consists of several building that also double as buildings that are integral to the identity of Russia. Located in St Petersburg, the State Hermitage Museum is regarded as one of the original
Ile de la Cite is at the heart of Paris and has many famous and sentimental places. The focal point of the island is the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Some other places on the island are Conciergerie, Square Jean XXIII, and Bertie's CupCakery. Throughout the time it has stayed an important military and political center. Ile de la Cité is very organized and well cared for, so it is considered prime real estate. Because it is a popular tourist and residential place this island has many bridges. Notre-Dame
elements that compose the art work. Painted in 1784-1785 this oil on canvas participated in the Salon of 1785 where it became famous due to the radical statement of the scene depicted. Nowadays you can find it hanging on the walls of the Musee du Louvre in Paris, France. This painting’s subject is loosely based on the “historically-based” play by the French playwright, Pierre Corneille, called Horace. The story is set during a time of war between Rome and Alba. The story centers on
Figure 2 - http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/venus-of-laussel.htm Alexander Marshack also claimed that a similar work of art found in an excavation at Bodrogkeresztur-Henye, Hungary, in 1963 “represented a uterus with lunar calendric notions. The find can be […] dated to the middle part of the Upper Paleolithic Period and is about 27,000 years old.” In addition to these engravings on objects, evidence of early Astronomy has also been found in cave paintings. Perhaps one of the most famous