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Architecture Scavenger Hunt
Due
FA-202A
March 14
Washington, D.C. is full of buildings inspired by Renaissance and Baroque
architectural styles. Your assignment is to find examples of Classical
architectural elements arranged according to Renaissance and/or
Baroque principles of design, and to analyze the ways in which architects
in D.C. have utilized historical architectural models. Please refer to the
architectural discussions in chapters 8 (p. 241 - 244; 246), 9 (p. 261 - 265),
and 10
(p. 287-289).
PART I. Locate at least 6 of the following architectural elements,
distributed between at least two buildings:
Arcade of semi-circular arches
Corinthian or lonic columns
Triangular pediment
Barrel vault
Dome
Coffers
Rusticated masonry
Broken pediment
Colossal pilasters or engaged columns
Niches containing statues
For each building, please provide the following:
• The name of the building (if it has one), and its location
• Photographs clearly showing the selected architectural elements. This
must be one you have taken yourself (NOT downloaded from the
Internet)... please include one "selfie"!
• A list of architectural elements that appear in your photographs
PART II: Choose one building that features at least three of the
architectural elements listed (this may be one of the buildings used in Part
I, or a separate one), and provide a more extensive analysis, including:
A
A drawing (you will NOT be graded on vour artistic skill, but on
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Dome
Coffers
Rusticated masonry
Broken pediment
Colossal pilasters or engaged columns
Niches containing statues
For each building, please provide the following:
• The name of the building (if it has one), and its location
• Photographs clearly showing the selected architectural elements. This
must be one you have taken yourself (NOT downloaded from the
Internet)... please include one "selfie"!
• A list of architectural elements that appear in your photographs
PART II: Choose one building that features at least three of the
architectural elements listed (this may be one of the buildings used in Part
I, or a separate one), and provide a more extensive analysis, including:
A) A drawing (you will NOT be graded on your artistic skill, but on
your attention to the architecture and your effort to capture its essential
elements and details). Please do this drawing while at the building -
your eye will catch details that a photograph will not.
B) An essay describing in detail (and in your own words!) the various
architectural elements and the way in which they are arranged. Please
include whatever basic facts about the building are known, such as its
architect and date of construction, and consider the following questions:
• Does the architect seem to be strongly inspired by the work of a
particular architect, such as Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, or Palladio?
Does the building closely resemble a specific structure from the
Renaissance or Baroque periods?
• What function does the building serve, and why do you think this
architectural style was considered appropriate for its design?
The Part II essay should be about 2 pages long (double-spaced with 12 pt.
fonts and 1-inch margins). It should primarily reflect your own
observations, based on knowledge you have acquired in class, and
incorporating basic research on the building. Whatever resources you use,
including your textbook or online sources, must be properly cited according
to the Style Sheet posted on Canvas.
Your writing will be evaluated according to appropriate standards of
grammar, spelling and organization. If you feel that these are not your
strong points, I recommend seeing a writing consultant at Marymount's
Center for Teaching and Learning (located in Rowley G105); for more
information, please see http://www.marymount.edu/Academics/Services-
Resources/Center-for-Teaching-Learning Tutoring-Writing-Assistance
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Architecture Scavenger Hunt
Due
FA-202A
March 14
Washington, D.C. is full of buildings inspired by Renaissance and Baroque
architectural styles. Your assignment is to find examples of Classical
architectural elements arranged according to Renaissance and/or
Baroque principles of design, and to analyze the ways in which architects
in D.C. have utilized historical architectural models. Please refer to the
architectural discussions in chapters 8 (p. 241 - 244; 246), 9 (p. 261 - 265),
and 10
(p. 287-289).
PART I. Locate at least 6 of the following architectural elements,
distributed between at least two buildings:
Arcade of semi-circular arches
Corinthian or lonic columns
Triangular pediment
Barrel vault
Dome
Coffers
Rusticated masonry
Broken pediment
Colossal pilasters or engaged columns
Niches containing statues
For each building, please provide the following:
• The name of the building (if it has one), and its location
• Photographs clearly showing the selected architectural elements. This
must be one you have taken yourself (NOT downloaded from the
Internet)... please include one "selfie"!
• A list of architectural elements that appear in your photographs
PART II: Choose one building that features at least three of the
architectural elements listed (this may be one of the buildings used in Part
I, or a separate one), and provide a more extensive analysis, including:
A
A drawing (you will NOT be graded on vour artistic skill, but on
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