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When a person thinks about art, architecture isn\u2019t exactly the first thing that comes into mind. Architecture is often thought of as a science, like engineering, rather than an art. There are buildings, however, that challenge this perception and show just how capable architecture is in expression and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Architecture, through both theory and history, has proven itself to be an art form, acting as a reflection of a civilization\u2019s culture through its design. Whether that be from its forms, shapes, and sizes or through its use of colors and ornamentation, architectural design instills a certain feeling in people that most wouldn\u2019t notice but would still feel, even without knowing exactly why.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will be going into the buildings that prove that architecture is an art. These buildings were so masterfully planned and designed that it has moved people, challenging the perceptions of what a building can be. These are just brief analyses, compared to the journals and books written about these buildings, to give you a general idea of why these buildings are considered art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A general definition that can be used to describe \u201cart\u201d is that art is any manifestation of human expression. Art can be anything that showcases human creativity and imagination while, at the same time, is focused on eliciting emotions or visual appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By this definition, architecture in itself is already considered as an art. Architecture is an expression of a civilization, whether that be directly or indirectly. Architectural design has evolved over the years, reflecting both human culture and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This does not mean that form and details are not to be disregarded; they should instead be viewed as something part of that experience. The lines of the building, the finish of the details, and others are meant to express something and create an impression upon the users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout human history, we have always had the habit of making associations. The rigidness of the right angle and the stability and security it provides. The curves of a surface, giving it fluidity and freedom. There\u2019s a reason why buildings are shaped as it is, whether it be by our design or by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The experience that architecture brings can also be considered as a component of its art. The way that architects provide the opportunity for activities and how we move about gives it the ability to shape how we experience our life. Something as simple as having seats near a good view or having the tables in a certain arrangement promotes some form of human reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The experience of a person is not exactly noticed; instead, it is unconsciously brought about. The feeling of a high ceiling and a big space, such as an old church, makes a person feel small. The intimacy of a common bedroom makes a person feel comforted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As architecture can express and demand all it wants; it is the users that determine its meanings. The spirit of the place is the definition given to that space by the people who use it. This is where the expression of architecture as art comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As there are many journals and writings that could be referred to when appreciating the beauty of buildings, the best way to see architecture as an art is not to think about it all actually. Just as we walk in nature, we do not look and examine the trees, nor do we look around and discern the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Architecture is meant to be experienced. A poem and a painting both make the person feel something when they interact with that art, but the way they make the person feel is entirely different because they play with the imagination. Architecture is different; there is no imagination, but instead only the reality of what is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to appreciate architecture is to look at it through two lenses, which is what the built wishes to express and the experience that people derive from it. As architectural design often revolves around these two aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The realistic answer is that architecture is an art that relies on engineering as a medium. Just as a painter or a sculpture is well versed with the tools they are working with, Engineering is required in order to ensure that the building is usable and functional. If architecture is lacking in these elements, then it would defeat the purpose of which it expresses itself by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Architecture delves into engineering by either integrating it into the design or designing it based on the needs of the engineering. There will forever be limits as to what can actually be built, and just because it can be built doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it would function properly. Architecture has to be creative and innovative in how it integrates the engineering aspect into the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now let’s take a look at the 8 buildings I have selected to showcase how much of an art architecture can be and hopefully lay this subject to rest once and for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat makes architecture an art?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nArchitecture as an art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow to look at architecture from an artistic point of view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nIs architecture art or a form of engineering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright<\/h3>\n\n\n\n