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New Journal Session 7

New Journal Session 7

Q For this journal think about a time you have had the opportunity to visit a building in person that you believe is a good example of architecture. Answer the following discussion questions (and number each of your discussion answers 1 - 5): 1) Tell the name of the building and its location. Who was the architect? When were you there in person? What was your reason for being there? 2) Briefly tell what makes the building memorable to you. 3) Then use and apply the artistic form > subject matter > content perceptual model to explain how this building qualifies as architecture. (Review page 19 and sequential pages.) (For example, if you were describing the architecture of the Texas Rangers baseball stadium in Arlington, you might say that the artistic form could be seen in the red-brick exterior with its arches and towers, etc.; the subject matter was a baseball field, etc.; and the content revealed a respect for the long heritage of baseball in America because ...? NOTE: This is just a very "brief" example – you need to elaborate with more details on the choice that you made.) 4) How did this building make you feel when you were both outside and inside? How did you participate with it? 5) Do you think this building is a work of architecture? Why? Do other people agree? Remember, your participation and response should clearly reflect your reading and understanding of the chapter and the information in this session.

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1. The building that I decided to visit, is the United States Capitol building which is known for its Greek architectural style. 2. The building has been memorable for me because of its scale and grandeur. The building looks like an ancient palace however, the purpose of the building is modern which made me fascinated.