You have been attending lessons, but your blog is behind on content quite badly, especially as we are now at the start of week 4. Your project is signed off, please add the sheet to your blog. There are a number of posts missing from class (we did these in class) and self study - add them as soon as possible! This includes the welcome post from week 1! Catch up, keep up and keep work as this is a good idea, but you must make sure you stay committed to it throughout the term!
Olisa, your blog is worth 70% of your final mark and although you have been engaging in class (though often arriving late) you must show your project development on your blog, complete class tasks and homework/self-study or you will risk failing this module.
What is a Folly? A folly is a term that describes a structure created mainly for admiration and the aesthetic value it adds to its landscape. Follies can have little to no function but can be a focal point for its environment, and can sometimes have a romantic essence about them. These structures were sometimes imposing and eccentric in their design as were used as an escape with their surroundings to visitors who went there. Traditionally made by the super wealthy for their regal estates in the 18th century, Follies come in an array of shapes and sizes, some highly intricate and adventurous whilst some more awkward and eccentric. These could represent tombs for the dead, garden embellishments for beauty and for viewing from its interior, a place for shelter and tea drinking or book reading or just a simple ornament or structure with no entrances or windows. Other structures that can be considered follies are elaborately decorated st...
Islamic Architecture is an architectural style that pertains to the religion of Islam, which may either stem from Muslim majority countries or countries which have either been conquered or highly influenced by Islam. Its style has evolved from Ancient empires such as Mesopotamia and Rome, and from not so distant centuries, they have been influenced by Chinese and Mughal Architecture. Islamic Architecture is famous for its symmetrical silhouettes, radiant colors and rich patterns which have all been key parts of its image, since the 7th century. Islamic Architecture is a compilation from several countries spanning across continents. There remains a consistency with its ideals and the ethos of its design and feeling it creates to the viewer. From its main association to Mosques, to other religious or secular structures such as tombs, palaces, public buildings and forts. On this post, my main focus would be on domes and the Ottoman Empire but I will briefly expound on other cha...
The interior of a building augments its exterior and vice-versa, creating a feeling of flow and unity in the overall spirit of the building. Therefore, in relation to its exterior I will explore the array of classical languages I chose as a point of inspiration, in my pursuit to make a personal and unique design for its interior.
You have been attending lessons, but your blog is behind on content quite badly, especially as we are now at the start of week 4. Your project is signed off, please add the sheet to your blog. There are a number of posts missing from class (we did these in class) and self study - add them as soon as possible! This includes the welcome post from week 1! Catch up, keep up and keep work as this is a good idea, but you must make sure you stay committed to it throughout the term!
ReplyDeleteOlisa, your blog is worth 70% of your final mark and although you have been engaging in class (though often arriving late) you must show your project development on your blog, complete class tasks and homework/self-study or you will risk failing this module.
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