When I was reading Jencks I had a basic idea of the concepts, but it was difficult for me to visualize. Seeing pictures of architecture in class that relates to the concepts was really helpful. I’m still struggling a little to understand the difference between certain terms since a lot them are very similar. Sometimes I can tell the difference on a visual level, but it’s difficult for me to verbally explain how each concept is distinct.
I think when it clicked for me is when I saw a picture of the Louvre as an example of eclectic radicalism. While studying abroad in London, I had the opportunity to take a weekend trip to Paris and see the Louvre in person. I, unfortunately, don’t have a picture of the outside since I went at night so that I could get in for free on a student discount. I have some pictures of the inside though.
Here is a picture of the pyramid/mall area from the inside.
Here is a photo of a ceiling in the Louvre that showcases the Baroque/traditional style of the exterior buildings.
The sleek, modern, and transparent design of the pyramid is an unexpected contrast to the traditional, fanciful, and detailed ornamentation of the Baroque style of the building. Despite this, it works and makes the landscape more interesting.
This concept can also easily apply to fashion. Designers and stylists love to mix very different contrasting styles together in ways that surprisingly work to make a new style. Feminine and masculine, flowy and heavy, futuristic and historical. Sometimes styles can feel more like disharmonious harmony where it might not feel like it integrates with each other as well but you can’t help but feel fascinated by it and the imperfection and shock in it is what makes it work. That’s why I like the fashion blog Man Repeller. There are some looks in there that I would never wear, but they’re fascinating to look at because of how eclectic some of the looks are. Something you’d imagine as ugly or the antithesis of style is beautiful or interesting because it’s trying to be beautiful, the look is there to have fun and clash but also work because it’s clashing.
I think when it clicked for me is when I saw a picture of the Louvre as an example of eclectic radicalism. While studying abroad in London, I had the opportunity to take a weekend trip to Paris and see the Louvre in person. I, unfortunately, don’t have a picture of the outside since I went at night so that I could get in for free on a student discount. I have some pictures of the inside though.
Here is a picture of the pyramid/mall area from the inside.
Here is a photo of a ceiling in the Louvre that showcases the Baroque/traditional style of the exterior buildings.
The sleek, modern, and transparent design of the pyramid is an unexpected contrast to the traditional, fanciful, and detailed ornamentation of the Baroque style of the building. Despite this, it works and makes the landscape more interesting.
This concept can also easily apply to fashion. Designers and stylists love to mix very different contrasting styles together in ways that surprisingly work to make a new style. Feminine and masculine, flowy and heavy, futuristic and historical. Sometimes styles can feel more like disharmonious harmony where it might not feel like it integrates with each other as well but you can’t help but feel fascinated by it and the imperfection and shock in it is what makes it work. That’s why I like the fashion blog Man Repeller. There are some looks in there that I would never wear, but they’re fascinating to look at because of how eclectic some of the looks are. Something you’d imagine as ugly or the antithesis of style is beautiful or interesting because it’s trying to be beautiful, the look is there to have fun and clash but also work because it’s clashing.
Comments
Post a Comment