[Re]actions

Rotation
Rotation can be defined as “regular recurring succession.” (Dictionary.com) By this definition one can see how rotation relates to architectural history in how different styles of architecture are revived but sculpted to fit the times. This week Gwen had spoken to us about the gothic revival that occurred with the use of cast-iron and glass. The Gothic style was rotated back into the spotlight of architecture but was fitting for the times by using clear glass and cast-iron instead of the stained-glass and stone of the original Gothic era.

Movement.
Movement is a term that is comparable to composition in how the eye must flow or move though a design without distraction or focus on one aspect. In perception and communication we created a space that that should allow movement though the space without any major obstacles or distractions. “The style is characterized by the asymmetrical whiplash line that gives a sense of dynamic movement wherever it is applied: to furniture, wallpapers, stained glass and metalwork.” (Massey 32) The designs on the surface of a space can influence movement by using texture and other embellishments. This makes sure that the eye has the opportunity to move and not stay in one specific place for too long.

Reflection
Many first think of reflection as something one sees in a mirror. In design reflection can be more of a contemplative action. Many designs and architects reflect on their own post works or others works to gain inspiration. In every one of the revival eras reflection was used to accumulate inspiration for designers works. In the gothic revival, as I have stated before, takes the idea of pointing up to the heavens and organic arches but accommodates them with modern materials such as cast-iron and glass.

Source
Source can be tied in with reflection in how ideas can be taken from other forms. Source is a much boarder term though. A source can be a flower that is translated into an artifact that revolves around light and shadow. Or a story that translates into a wearable artifact which then translates into another artifact and so on.

Illumination
To illuminate something is to put emphasis on one thing or the object as a while. In perception and communication we are learning how to illuminate objects and furniture to give them more detail. Also in studio we used the idea of illumination with light to show emphasis on some part of out artifacts and hide others in shadow.