Vienna’s Art Revolution The Vienna Secession: art & design and architecture The end of the nineteenth century was a time of scientific achievement, industrialization, and overall societal change; it is no wonder that art was soon to change as well. The Vienna secession is one of the first modern art movements in history, originating from […]
Post 2 – Romanticism
Théodore Géricault Théodore Géricault (1791-1824) was a French painter who has a strong influence on the development of Romantic art. His paintings are recognized by his flamboyant and dramatic style, always full of emotion. Géricault’s most famous work includes The Charging Chasseur (1812) – Fig. 2, The Raft of Medusa (1819) – Fig. 3, and […]
A Look Into Bauhaus Typography
Zine Rationale I made my zine on Bauhaus typography. I focused on three main topics: what Bauhaus (typography) is and its characteristics, Herbert Bayer, and the Universal typeface. I found that coming up with the actual page layouts was the most challenging part of this project for me. At first, I didn’t have a clear […]
The Invention of Braille (1824) The history of braille – Typography Braille is a reading system created for the visually impaired. Invented by Louis Braille, it is a revolutionary method of communication that, for the first time, allowed blind people to have fair access to literacy opportunities. The Braille writing system is based on Night […]
An Attempt at InVision
Mood board project I made my mood board about survey 7: “Cubism And Corporate Identity (1905 – 1915)” The events I chose are: World War One – “Kitchener Wants You” (1915) 1913 Washington Women’s Parade – the feminist movement The Titanic (1912) Invision is a challenging program to control, to say the least. I found […]
The Baroque Era (1600-1750): Colours and Architecture Ornate Extravagance – Architecture The Baroque Era is well known for its distinctly recognizable architectural style. It is derived from Mannerism and is characterized by unique features such as ornate finishings and stark use of contrast, notably created with lighting. The Baroque architectural style first made an appearance […]
Post 1 – Renaissance
RAPHAEL also known as Raffaello Sanzio or Raffaello Santi Raphael (1483-1520) was a master painter of the Renaissance. Born in Duchy of Urbino, Italy, he was a master painter and architect. Raphael is well known for his “Madonnas,” (representations of the Virgin Mary), and intricate frescoes in the Vatican. At eleven years old, Raphael took over the […]
Ancient Greece – Architecture and Typography Pioneers of Architecture Ancient Greek edifices are some of the most famous architectural feats in history. Heavily focused on “simplicity, proportion, perspective, and harmony,” Ancient Greek architecture went on to inspire the Roman; it is also considered a base of modern Western architecture. Ancient Greek buildings have stood the […]
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