Lauren Wenrich
Reflection 5
February 15, 2009
“Chairs, Cars, and Bridges”
“A well-designed functional and aesthetic object will enrich the environment, foster communication, hold attention, and/or add emotional depth to an experience (Robin Vande Zande, 39).
While reading this article I thought a lot about my experience studying abroad. My class traveled to Barcelona where we studied the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. His artwork and architecture was incredible but if I wasn’t told about the history and purpose of his designs I would have thought his artwork was random (and crazy). The seven components of design were definitely a huge factor that took place in his decisions in art when designing his buildings, parks, houses, etc. At the end of the reading Zande gives the example of a bridge in Spain. He referred to the bridge as “a visual statement that enriches the environment because it blends with the surroundings yet reduces boredom through novelty.” This is exactly what Gaudi did in Barcelona.
I think design is extremely important because it is something that takes part in our everyday lives. If you don’t think about the aesthetics involved then you can’t truly appreciate the design.
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Lauren...great connection to your studies abroad! Gaudi's work is SO interesting and exciting! I hope we can get students to look at architecture and bridges more carefully, but also the small, common things around them...a favorite glass, t-shirt, and the toys they play with in order to consider their function and also their pleasing design.It gives us pleasure in the everyday items we use.
10 points
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