INTERPRETATION OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Varnan Gupta; Shaila Naaz

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2ECVPAMIAP.2023.717

Authors

Varnan Gupta 2nd Year B. Arch Student, School of Architectural & Design, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram-122103, Haryana, India
Shaila Naaz Assistant Professor, School of Architectural & Design, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram-122103, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2ECVPAMIAP.2023.717

Keywords:

Art and Architecture, Interpretation, Paintings, Famous Architects

Abstract [English]

The interpretation of art involves examining the meaning behind a work of art, which may include its historical, cultural, social, and political contexts. Similarly, the interpretation of architecture involves analyzing the meaning behind a building's design, style, and construction. The architecture was essentially practical in ancient times, offering shelter and security for individuals and communities. As cultures got more complicated, though, architecture became increasingly intricate and symbolic. Gothic architecture, for example, arose throughout the medieval period as a representation of Europe's spiritual beliefs.
Architecture has evolved to reflect shifting ideals and views in the contemporary period. The Industrial Revolution resulted in the development of new materials and construction processes, which resulted in the rise of new architectural styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. In architecture, the twentieth century saw a trend towards functionalism and minimalism, with architects like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe arguing for a machine aesthetic. The aim of this study is to explore the interpretation of art and architecture, focusing on the subjective nature of interpretation and how it is dependent on the viewer's understanding and cultural context. The objective is to analyze examples of famous architects and buildings, such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Zaha Hadid's Guangzhou Opera House, and Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye, to illustrate the different forms and styles of architecture and the various interpretations that they can elicit. By examining these examples, this study aims to provide insights into the ways in which architecture can reflect cultural, social, and political values, as well as the personal beliefs of the architect.

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