The article mentioned that the history of axonometry originated in ancient China, but it really didn't mention where or how. I thought it was interesting how the different views of plan, section, perspective and then axonometry came about, and that the architects actually learned from the painters of the time. My favorite quote was "There is no negation of depth; instead, it is geometrically rendered 'infinite': the eye is no longer fixed in a specific place and the view is no longer trained or 'petrified'". I just liked how it compared the feeling of infinity in perspective view to how an axonometric drawing gives the same feeling of infinity. -Mane
Who knew axonometric drawing could be so philosophical? The idea that axonometric drawings can visually represent infinity on a two dimensional surface while freeing the eyes from a fixed position is amazing to me. I've never thought about perspective drawings in this light- very interesting.
This reading was interesting. It is interesting that painters influenced the movement of axonometry. I enjoyed all of the work in this reading. It makes me look forward with excitement into what we will be doing with axonometry. "Isometric perspective is therefore more intellectual, archetypal, it more truly renders the mental image - the thing seen by the mind's eye." This quote is what this article meant to me.
When i first read the first sentences of this article, right away it got me into thinking the true purposes and utilizations of axonometry. To me when I thought of axonometry, it reminded me of plain geometry with different angles and shapes. However, once axonometry was used into practice, it gives an architect the ability to acheive many aspects of a structure such as its aesthetics, perspectives, functionality, space and etc. Which I never thought that it could be interpreted in various ways which made the article intriging to read. It really got me thinking about axonometry! :)
This article was very interesting and it expanded my own view on axonomerty. It is amazing how it can apply to so many areas of life; such as military strategy, painting, and architecture. I enjoy seeing something that we use in architecture overlap with so many other areas or professions that other people are involved in. I also agree with Mane’s choice of quotes. When talking about axonomerty that quote is very profound and it really stood out to me as well.
It's very peculiar how Le Corbusier had axonometric drawings and he had "mastered the technique" yet still did not apply it often. Was this just because of a greater interest in the way a person would see the project? The writing then poses perspective versus axonometric views. What I took from it was that axon deals with an unlimited amount of space whereas perspective is limited by the vanishing points made by your two eyes. Then Bois points out quite a huge contradiction in Renaissance perspective works that stated that the "vanishing points represented infinity."
Before reading this article I had no idea there was such a history behind axonometric drawing. What interested me the most was the several different avenues aside from Architecture that also used axonometric drawings to better understand how things work and how they are put together. Hearing Farish's explanation about isometrics using only one scale for all three dimensions of space and how it affected natural scientists, geologists, cartographers, and even shipbuilders was very interesting to me. It helped me realize the importance of knowing how to create an accurate axonometric drawing.
From reading this text I learned the rich history of Axometric Drawings. I found it interesting that axometric drawings were also in practice in the engineering field at such an early time. Axometric drawings gave new depth and thought into the drafting and creation process. I agree with Cade on Le Corbusier the fact that me mastered axometric drawing yet did not care all that much for it was very intriguing. I learned much more than I expected aout Axometric drawing through this article.
I found it surprising that architects as influencial and great as Le Corbusier did not implement axonometric drawings to a great extent. It's fortunate that architects began to see the use of this technique from the engineers and artists who were already using axonometric drawings which assisted with the modern revival of axonometric drawings. The quote about the idea of axonometry representing infinity really expresses how axonometric drawings can expand and express one's ideas exponentially clearer.
The thought of an axonometric projection being able to be read as several different readings of the same image is something I truly had not considered. Throughout our education, we are taught to learn the standard views and angles that can be easily distinguishable as an axon or diametric, but not the methodology as to why the projections work towards assisting or competing with the project.
It is also interesting to learn of the emergence, and repression, of axonometric drawings throughout history. One would think that with the advanced in illustrations and renderings of Le Corbusier, others would follow in his footsteps. However, it was not until much later that these axonometric projections were found to be insightful and knowledgeable. Yet with so many other forms of projections and imagery, it stands to reason that it would be challenging to replicate another artist's designs without truly understanding and studying the logic involved. With that said, it is understandable why architectural drawings are each different and unique, and it are those variations in projections and components that help tell a different story or thought process that goes beyond the obvious and into the unparalleled.
From reading this I have learned the several steps and phases that contributed to the birth and "metamophsis" of axonometry. It is interesting that the primary reason for creating a section view was to aid in winning the client's approval but is now a large part in any architectural drawing. I had no idea the history behind axonometry and the use of isometrics not only by architects, but also by shipbuilders, geologists, and natural scientists. This reading makes clear the purpose of axonometry.
the article provides a great deal of insight on the background of the evolution of architectual representaiton drwaing over time. i would have never fathomed that art influenced engineers, who inturn influendced us architects...i guess saving the best for last...
from the article i learned intresting steps and and the processes that provide to the creation and "metamophsis" of axonimity. the reading creates an interesting background on the reason we draw certain views for representation.
The article mentioned that the history of axonometry originated in ancient China, but it really didn't mention where or how. I thought it was interesting how the different views of plan, section, perspective and then axonometry came about, and that the architects actually learned from the painters of the time. My favorite quote was "There is no negation of depth; instead, it is geometrically rendered 'infinite': the eye is no longer fixed in a specific place and the view is no longer trained or 'petrified'". I just liked how it compared the feeling of infinity in perspective view to how an axonometric drawing gives the same feeling of infinity.
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ReplyDeleteWho knew axonometric drawing could be so philosophical? The idea that axonometric drawings can visually represent infinity on a two dimensional surface while freeing the eyes from a fixed position is amazing to me. I've never thought about perspective drawings in this light- very interesting.
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This reading was interesting. It is interesting that painters influenced the movement of axonometry. I enjoyed all of the work in this reading. It makes me look forward with excitement into what we will be doing with axonometry. "Isometric perspective is therefore more intellectual,
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This quote is what this article meant to me.
When i first read the first sentences of this article, right away it got me into thinking the true purposes and utilizations of axonometry. To me when I thought of axonometry, it reminded me of plain geometry with different angles and shapes. However, once axonometry was used into practice, it gives an architect the ability to acheive many aspects of a structure such as its aesthetics, perspectives, functionality, space and etc. Which I never thought that it could be interpreted in various ways which made the article intriging to read. It really got me thinking about axonometry! :)
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This article was very interesting and it expanded my own view on axonomerty. It is amazing how it can apply to so many areas of life; such as military strategy, painting, and architecture. I enjoy seeing something that we use in architecture overlap with so many other areas or professions that other people are involved in. I also agree with Mane’s choice of quotes. When talking about axonomerty that quote is very profound and it really stood out to me as well.
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It's very peculiar how Le Corbusier had axonometric drawings and he had "mastered the technique" yet still did not apply it often. Was this just because of a greater interest in the way a person would see the project? The writing then poses perspective versus axonometric views. What I took from it was that axon deals with an unlimited amount of space whereas perspective is limited by the vanishing points made by your two eyes. Then Bois points out quite a huge contradiction in Renaissance perspective works that stated that the "vanishing points represented infinity."
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Before reading this article I had no idea there was such a history behind axonometric drawing. What interested me the most was the several different avenues aside from Architecture that also used axonometric drawings to better understand how things work and how they are put together. Hearing Farish's explanation about isometrics using only one scale for all three dimensions of space and how it affected natural scientists, geologists, cartographers, and even shipbuilders was very interesting to me. It helped me realize the importance of knowing how to create an accurate axonometric drawing.
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From reading this text I learned the rich history of Axometric Drawings. I found it interesting that axometric drawings were also in practice in the engineering field at such an early time. Axometric drawings gave new depth and thought into the drafting and creation process. I agree with Cade on Le Corbusier the fact that me mastered axometric drawing yet did not care all that much for it was very intriguing. I learned much more than I expected aout Axometric drawing through this article.
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I found it surprising that architects as influencial and great as Le Corbusier did not implement axonometric drawings to a great extent. It's fortunate that architects began to see the use of this technique from the engineers and artists who were already using axonometric drawings which assisted with the modern revival of axonometric drawings. The quote about the idea of axonometry representing infinity really expresses how axonometric drawings can expand and express one's ideas exponentially clearer.
ReplyDeleteThe thought of an axonometric projection being able to be read as several different readings of the same image is something I truly had not considered. Throughout our education, we are taught to learn the standard views and angles that can be easily distinguishable as an axon or diametric, but not the methodology as to why the projections work towards assisting or competing with the project.
ReplyDeleteIt is also interesting to learn of the emergence, and repression, of axonometric drawings throughout history. One would think that with the advanced in illustrations and renderings of Le Corbusier, others would follow in his footsteps. However, it was not until much later that these axonometric projections were found to be insightful and knowledgeable. Yet with so many other forms of projections and imagery, it stands to reason that it would be challenging to replicate another artist's designs without truly understanding and studying the logic involved. With that said, it is understandable why architectural drawings are each different and unique, and it are those variations in projections and components that help tell a different story or thought process that goes beyond the obvious and into the unparalleled.
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From reading this I have learned the several steps and phases that contributed to the birth and "metamophsis" of axonometry. It is interesting that the primary reason for creating a section view was to aid in winning the client's approval but is now a large part in any architectural drawing. I had no idea the history behind axonometry and the use of isometrics not only by architects, but also by shipbuilders, geologists, and natural scientists. This reading makes clear the purpose of axonometry.
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the article provides a great deal of insight on the background of the evolution of architectual representaiton drwaing over time. i would have never fathomed that art influenced engineers, who inturn influendced us architects...i guess saving the best for last...
ReplyDeletefrom the article i learned intresting steps and and the processes that provide to the creation and "metamophsis" of axonimity. the reading creates an interesting background on the reason we draw certain views for representation.