Beauty in Architecture
If you think that architecture is just about high rise buildings,
the latest shopping mall or a series of subdivisions, then you are
wrong. It is about a lasting mark in history. Architects over the
course of history have been responsible for some of the greatest
monuments of mankind. Entire cultures have been associated with
specific architectural styles which have lasted throughout the
decades and centuries. Mankind has learned much from earlier
civilizations through these buildings, and just imagine what future
civilizations will learn about us through our great structures.
Some of the first examples of architecture and structural design
that have been uncovered have been dated back to the Neolithic
period. The excavation site at Skara Brae dates back to 10,000 BC.
It may not have been the most beautiful example of an architect's
work, but it does show that early man used mathematical calculations
in the process of creating structures which could provide safety and
protection from the elements.
Perhaps you are in need of more familiar architectural engineering
marvels and designs. Think of the great pyramids in Egypt or the
Mayan temples. The incredible soaring spires of India's star shaped
tower of Somanaththapura. This Hindu temple is visited each year by
hundreds of thousands of people. Architects around the world study
how the ancient architects accomplished such magnificence. If that
is not enough for you to think about, then consider the Taj Mahal.
As one of the eight wonders of the world, the architecture design is
flawless and worthy of being a tribute to the beauty that can spring
from the mind of man.
Fans of modern architectural styles will appreciate Frank Lloyd
Wright. One of his most famous pieces is found in Pennsylvania.
Titled "Fallingwaters," this unique house is a blend of modern
function with an aesthetic form that is pleasing to most people's
eyes. Even fans of Renaissance buildings, such as the Sistine
Chapel, can appreciate how Wright's use of light, nature and modern
structure created a form of art nouveau that few have been able to
reproduce.
While there has been a revival in building structures that resemble
ancient architecture, think of the Pyramid in Las Vegas, mankind
continues to make great leaps and bounds when it comes to designing
new and fabulous works of art. History will always be a huge
influence and a starting point for these great people. Architects in
today's society have finally been recognized for the artists they
truly are.
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