Technology is changing art. Technology
has had an impact on the art of architecture. I consider
architecture to be one of the most interesting forms of art. Some
may put it in a separate category but, to me it is an artist
designing a living space. Prior to computers architects would have
to draw everything that they would even consider making a model of.
Now there are many programs that architects can use so they don't
have to draw out all the information. Some examples of great
programs are ArchiCAD, Punch software, SketchUp, Revit Architecture,
and softplan. Many architect artists will always use the pencil
which is one of the greatest technology. Using a pencil to hash out
ideas is always the best to get the ball rolling. The technology of
the computer is great help to architects. These programs allow
artist to get the measurements and what not down. Having a program
to help is a big time saver. Not only does it save time but they
also allow to put multiple ideas down for one room or different
options for the roof. That is very helpful where as when you have a
pencil and graphing paper you can not show your client all the
information. The programs for architects are also great because it
enables people to put the land size down and all the great
information about the plot for the house. Not only are these
programs great for getting an idea for the outside of the house but
they also do floor plans and some even go as far as furniture to let
the client see and understand how it would look. These programs are
so fantastic and technology is the reason they all exist.
I would have never thought to say that a pencil is a technology tool for artists. However, I can see how it is a technology after reading this blog. Architects, in particular, had struggled in the past with showing their clients all the details of their plans. Prior to all of these programs being invented all architects had was paper and pencil. As time has passed and technology has come into play, architects are now saving ample time on drawing out the details and using that time elsewhere. These programs serve as a tool to conserve time and can transform two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional ones.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you that architecture is a form of art. Think of the Great Pyramids, the Roman and Greek Temples, cathedrals… They were all designed by somebody! I can only imagine how time consuming drawing the plans for these big projects were. Drawing the plans of a house, or any other building, takes about the same effort and time. Thanks to these technological programs, architects can get the same amount of work done, and even more! Technology has definitely helped them out.
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