Reading 15
Reading 15
The Search for Form in Art and Architecture by Eliel Saarinen
Key Words:
1. Form
2. Nature
Definitions:
1. Form: conveys the thoughts, feelings, and aims of man
2. Nature: inspires form, the surrounding landscape
This chapter tries to define form. It uses example from art and architecture to help, but then uses the subconscious, conscience, and self-conscience of man to further explain how form comes about. The basis for inspiration of all form in nature. It has inspired everything that has been know to be art. It inspired man to depict his surroundings on the walls of caves, to created weapons to defend himself, to create a shelter to protect himself, and to create art to decorate his shelter. Form exists because of nature and nature has inspired the creation of form.
Questions:
1. How has nature inspired you?
2. What are some forms that you have made that have been directly inspired by nature?