Appreciation of architectural buildings made easy

Architecture is something that, just recently, has begun to baffle and amaze me. I think a lot of the times we will look at a building and take it for granted, without bothering to think about the thought and ingenuity that went into it. I would certainly plead guilty to this on numerous occasions. Yet, we will go to an art museum and ooh and aaah over all the paintings and sculptures. How is architecture less of an art than either of these art forms? In fact, I would almost go as far to say it is MORE of an art form because I would say it usually takes longer, requires more thought, more hands, more materials, and more effort.

Now, I am not an artist, so I cannot sit here and argue this standpoint from an artist’s point of view. I also am well aware that what I am saying is extremely subjective; after all, art in general is a very subjective thing! But, I definitely believe that architecture is an art form. Just like any other art form it tells a story and is created by humans. I also don’t believe that just anyone can create architecture. I would put money down that the person or people behind an impressive building or other physical structure have a rare gift and talent.

I grew up in St. Louis, so I always took the Arch for granted. It is pretty cool looking, and it represents our city, but think about the architecture that went into that monument! I remember watching the video on how they created the Arch when I was a little kid, and it was no piece of cake to create something so unique and huge! It took over two and a half years just to build, is 630 ft. tall, and is hollow on the inside.

When I think about cool architecture , of course I naturally think of the Arch first because I am so familiar with it, but unique architecture goes back so far that nobody is exactly even sure when it began! The Great Pyramids of Egypt go back to the third dynasty, and those were all created without any of the modern technology we have today (obviously). And don’t forget the castles scattered throughout Europe which began being built over 1,000 years ago. Think about the architecture that went into those with the towers, the archways, the gargoyles, and the pillars!

Architecture started interesting me more when I took a class on postmodernism, and we looked at how different art forms such as literature, photography, and architecture are becoming more postmodern. Postmodern artists are continually experimenting more and more with what they can do and ways to do it. Some buildings, if you think about it, are beginning to look less practical and more artistic. The architect’s true style and artistic expression are beginning to be expressed. For example, take a look at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which is located in Spain. I don’t think anybody could argue that that building is not an art form in itself.

I guess my main point is that you do not need to go to an art museum to see and appreciate art. It is all around you in the architecture you see every day. So, the next time you see an interesting, pretty, or unique building stop and look at it. You just might like what you see!

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