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RN Portfolio 5-6 - Design and Culture

Room in my home: Living room

These are photos inside my apartment from before I moved in and right after. The floors are old and pine and probably have dirt in between from 300 years ago. Around the windows are casings that have rosettes in each corner maybe from the Romanesque or Renaissance period. the casings look like Greek columns. The furniture on the other hand is modern and has an art nouveau table. In the progression of art and design, I choose a home on it’s history and then add what design I like because I am human and have different styles that appeal to me. I like things to feel clean and uncluttered and the style of the home and the style of the furniture make me feel like it all works together.  #week6tmd126

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Portfolio #5-6 Design and Culture

Baroque

This period was the European style, showing itself in the architecture, music and fine arts. This style was improving due to the increase in wealth and resources in Europe. This era started around the 16th or 17th century, and lasted till the end of the 18th. This period was very extravagant, ornate and grandeur. Baroque style often incorporates waves & soft edges in design to create a motion and flowing pattern.

This picture depicts the Fountain of Apollo at the Palace of Versailles. The image shows the Greek god Apollo rising from the sea with his chariot. Charles Le Brun created this piece of the fountain.

Rococo

This style was used primarily in furniture and art pieces. Some unique parts of this style include asymmetry, theatrics, and moldings which contribute to the extravagant and dramatic design. This design focuses more on emphasis and heightened sensuality.

This picture shows an extravagant coffee pot made in the 17th century, incorporating Rococo moldings and bright pastel colors. This design is currently from the Bow Porcelain Factory.

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Portfolio 5-6: Design & Culture

The Rhode Island State House is located within the states capital Providence. This building was built in from 1895–1904 and designed by McKim, Mead, and White. There was also major construction done during the late 1990s. This style of design is considered to be NeoClassical and places emphasis on the walls of the design. This style is based off classical antiquity such as designs from ancient Greece.

The Providence Preforming Arts Center (PPAC) Is a theater space located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. This building was built in 1928 and designed by architects George and C.W. Rapp. This is considered a renaissance style of design. There are certain ideal geometries that are specifically noted throughout the design. The was major destruction done to the PPAC due to a hurricane which forced reconstruction/ remodeling of this design. There is now a mixture of more modern architecture within this building now. It is more vibrant and has more upgraded design such as the exit ramps, the seating, etc. 

This is a design of the living room/ kitchen area. With all modern appliances, white and metal furnishing this space does present as very modern. However this home is about 90 years old and has been remodeled and redecorated. The table is a mixture of antique and modern design given the rusted metal combines with the glass table top. The carpet is also a redesigned antique thrifted piece from India. Although many of these pieces are from different eras of design there seems to be a smooth balance in the aesthetic. 

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RN Portfolio 5-6 “Design and Culture” Part 2

Renaissance influence in my home

The following photo is of the bay window in the front of my house. To be honest, I am not in love with the exterior of my home. However, this bay window helps to give character to my home, and the light that it allows in along with the beautiful outside view is one that would not be achieved with a standard window. In the times of the Renaissance, the emerging knowledge of craftsmanship allowed for building of walls that could support larger windows. When looking further into the history of bay windows, I found some interesting information about how bay windows were originally used in the Renaissance era. Traditionally, a bay window was placed at the end of a great hall and behind the raised platform that seated the lord of the home. Presently, these windows serve an important function to allow optimal light into the home and also help to make a home look larger, as well as add appeal to the home.

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This is my back office. At one time, this was a 3 season room that was screened off and only used during the warmer months. Being that my house is a 1 floor ranch, we decided to turn this area into a year round usable space. A wood stove was installed and this is where we decided to place our home office. The room doesn’t follow a particular design style but it kind of resembles an old farmhouse.

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It was really difficult to find artwork or pieces that reflect the styles discussed. And then I stared at my living room for a bit and realized this area rug in my living room has an oriental inspired frame, patterns and with variety of colors.

 This little sculpture is the size of my hand. However, It looks so sturdy and grand at first that it seems bigger than what it actually is. When I look at the lines and the strong connection to the ground this little sculpture gives, it makes me think of the great architecture of the renaissance period.  

This is the St Patrick-St Anthony church in Hartford CT. I live 15 min away from this church and I always found it mesmerizing. I found out the style in architecture belongs to the Gothic style, even though this is not a style we are studying at the moment I read that it preceded the Renaissance period, so I thought it would be interesting to see. 

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The top picture I took from my Grandmothers’ house and the bottom picture is of my grandfathers desk. Both of these pieces are in my living room. They do not match the style of my living room at all but someone fit nicely. The overall feel of my living room is light and comfy. These pieces add a feeling of old age or renaissance to the room. It gives the room a piece of history. 

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This is my living room. The first picture is of my mantle , which I consider inspired by the neoclassical period because of use of columns. The columns are stacked, but the top set are smaller. This reminded me of the U.S. Capitol building. Also, the use of simple and subtle detailing is similar to the neoclassical asthetic. The second picture is of my light fixture in the living room. The fixture is in front of my mantle. This reminded me of the Rococo style because of the metal design is light and wispy. Also, the gray ceiling medallion looks like fluffy flowers. These light fixtures and medallions are really out of place in my house. The rooms styles are modern, simple, and all the other lighting is inlaid. My furniture is all black and simple as well. Every wall in the apartment is painted a cool gray. There are no other ornate patterns in the apartment. I think the mantle suits the space well because of its classic design, you can add items to the area and it doesn’t clash. The lack of congruency in style leads me to believe that the landlord updated the apartment and didn’t budget for updated lighting.