Week threes lecture explored 'The Picturesque' – the
intermediate between the beautiful and sublime. Quiet like a history
lesson the lecture addressed historical representations of
landscapes, places and architecture. Through references to such
artists as Claude Lorrain and William Gilpman the use of symmetry,
axes and straight lines are used to create a 'true' visual
representation of a landscape, place or architecture. In some
instances 'Virtual Architecture' has been constructed to represent
and convey an idea, that is eventually torn down/removed. However,
Humphrey Repton aimed through his artworks to break down the barriers
of the 'Golden Rule' and break up symmetry.
One important point I gathered from this weeks lecture, is that
is not about copying somebody else’s representation/interpretation
of an environment, rather it is about observing and learning about
the relationship between the landscapes. Another key aspect I learnt
was that quiet frequently there is one prominent part/monumental
aspect of the environment whether it be natural or man made which is
used to frame and capture a view.
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