THE FAIR
Week 11
Introduction to Fantasy Architecture and Exploration of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair
Slides of Architecture and Drawings that explore Turn of the Century Ideas of the Future and Technology
Student will create drawings of study and exploration that further examine the idea of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair as an idea of travel and exotic wanderlust. Chose a location (Real or Imagined) and present it as a place of wonder. Classic Vintage Travel posters have been a device that lures a viewer into a new and exciting world away from home. Expand upon the awe of architectural monument by showing me a particular view, detail or vista that truly represents your wonderful moment in architectural history (Real or Imagined)
Materials - 18" x 24" white paper,[Displayed VERTICAL] HB, 2B, 4B graphite pencils, kneaded eraser. Ink or Marker Optional
COLOR is required. DIGITAL is also available to you....HOWEVER.....You MUST create a final piece that is exhibition gallery quality and IT MUST BE 18" x 24" (Allow yourself enough time to PRINT in COLOR before Pinup in class) THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS THIS TIME (It would not be fair to your colleges)
COLOR is required. DIGITAL is also available to you....HOWEVER.....You MUST create a final piece that is exhibition gallery quality and IT MUST BE 18" x 24" (Allow yourself enough time to PRINT in COLOR before Pinup in class) THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS THIS TIME (It would not be fair to your colleges)
Conceptual
This week’s lecture revolved around the 1893 Columbia Exposition (1893 Chicago Worlds Fair) and offered what the worlds best might look like. Technology and Flair were the driving forces of this marvelous display of architecture, art and culture.
It is easy to see that this was a pivotal moment in american history and provides a number of muses to ponder. From electricity and light as a motivating idea or concepts of optimism or national pride to inspire the age. The Chicago World's Fair ignited a era with new thoughts on terra-forming, spray painting, materials, exhibits pavilions, transportation, eateries, aquariums. weapons, machinery and ships....to name a few.
Architecture can be born of an idea, a heritage, or a technology.
It is easy to see that this was a pivotal moment in american history and provides a number of muses to ponder. From electricity and light as a motivating idea or concepts of optimism or national pride to inspire the age. The Chicago World's Fair ignited a era with new thoughts on terra-forming, spray painting, materials, exhibits pavilions, transportation, eateries, aquariums. weapons, machinery and ships....to name a few.
Architecture can be born of an idea, a heritage, or a technology.
Consider the notion of travel and how people choose a destination. The dream vacation or themes of the "happiest place on earth" or the "adventure awaits" or where "history and culture meet.
ASSIGNMENT
The FAIR
Practical
· * Create a Travel Poster
· Create one (1) gallery quality drawing depicting a historical place of wonder (real or imagined) .
* Fully rendered and in COLOR
The choice is yours but be VERY careful to feature ARCHITECTURE as your focal point.
These may appear to be easy to do.....don't be fooled....this will required a solid effort.
This kind of image demands a very sincere effort towards scale, proportion, staging and tone.
IMPORTANT: Please provide sketches of your idea before Thursday Apr. 12 for approval and feedback
* Fully rendered and in COLOR
The choice is yours but be VERY careful to feature ARCHITECTURE as your focal point.
These may appear to be easy to do.....don't be fooled....this will required a solid effort.
This kind of image demands a very sincere effort towards scale, proportion, staging and tone.
IMPORTANT: Please provide sketches of your idea before Thursday Apr. 12 for approval and feedback
(Include studies as well as plans or sections to further illustrate the complexities of your idea)
Homework
Complete: Assignment “FAIR” 1 drawing - rendered in color
Research: Document a Famous City Select a city Europe, Asia or North America
Research: Document a Famous City Select a city Europe, Asia or North America
(Assemble images and set the stage)
EXAMPLES: (REVIEW THESE SAMPLES CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE USE OF ARCHITECTURE)
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