FoDR Module 4 - Sharon Zhou

Foundations of Design : REPRESENTATION, SEM1, 2017 M4 JOURNAL - FRAME vs FIELD Sharon Zhou

996349 Katherine Petros | Studio 29

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WEEK 9 READING: PERSPECTIVE AS SYMBOLIC FORM

Question 1: What are Durer’s rules for perspectival projection? (Maximum 100 words) Durer’s description of perspective highlights the concept itself as being “see through”.

- Perpendicular lines have to meet at a vanishing point located in the centre of the scene.

- Parallel lines which are flexible in the direction of its angles within a picture plane have a common vanishing point.

- Equal dimensions recede at a proportional rate to the object when it moves away/closer to the scene.

Question 2: Describe homogenous space? (Maximum 100 words)

The basis of homogenous space is depicted as a space, with all its elements, points which are joined together, as mere determinations of position. They do not possess “independent content of there own outside this relation, this position which they occupy in relation to each other. It is purely functional and not a substantial reality”. All objects are “absorbed into a single ‘quauntum continuum”.

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INVISIBLE CITY: THEODORA

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC

Linework with notations but not labelled - newly exported from Rhino and lines are yet to be altered

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC WITH NOTATIONS

Final version of an isometric view of the Quad - annotated with a key and scale.

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QUAD PERSPECTIVE 1 + 2 Perspective 1 - Early Theodora The camera is position at a relatively low angle at the near end of the quad. This view places action at a distance yet almost close, so the viewer is able to experience a very chaotic sense. The battle is placed far from the camera and there is a generous amount of space left for decorations at the front. The theme depicted references back to Marco Polo’s perspective, where he described the situation of Theodora as very conflicted with “recurrent invasions racking the city”.

Perspective 2 - Modern Theodora This perspective is situated near the front of the quad, where time is set in the modern stages of Theodora, after the way. As can be seen, figures are closer and the character placements are more spread with less figures. This is to indicate a sense of peace after battle, where those who survived are able to seek refuge. Animals and rodents are no where to be found, only people are present.

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PERSPECTIVE SCENE 1 + 2 Perspective 1 | After render and editing This scene is relatively more hectic than perspective 2. As can be seen, there are a lot of strong imagery thrown at the viewer, with the idea of corpses as well as animals. The scene is posed as a combination between the metaphorical and physical interpretations of Marco Polo’s descriptions on Theodora. The floor is cracked and nature is invasively intruding into the manmade structure of the quad (seen with branches, fog, snakes and genetically advanced rats). The fog is added to raise tension and suspension within the scene as well as seperate the foreground characters with the background.

Perspective 2 | After render and editing There are less characters and action placed in this scene to represent a calmer atmosphere compared to perspective 1. Marco Polo mentions the thriving civilisation after the invasions and masscres at the last paragraph of his impression on Theodora. The ground texture is rough, but not cracked (unlike perspective 1). The background is water and nature, symbolising life, while the ceiling has a vintage-themed texture, with words and inscriptions carved on the walls, telling stories of the past. The fog is less, but in order to remain consistency within the two perspectives, it is still present. There is evident light coming from outside of the quad, indicating good weather and a bright ambience.

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WEEK 4 READING: MAPPING THE UNMAPPABLE Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is the difference between autographic and allographic practice? (Maximum 100 words) Autographic practices depend and rely on the authenticity of the direct contact of the quthor, where the finished form is considered as the most important element. Whereas allographic arts “operate through interpretation and on the basis of convention� and can be reproduced by a different author/ artist by means of notation. They seek to changing standards of performance and depend on notational practices as a consequence of the arts itself.

Question 2: Why do architects need new representational techniques? (Maximum 100 words) Allen expresses his ideas that while technology advances within modernist architecture, it is crucial to develop the adaptations and new practices technology has brought into the architectural world. As the world evolves, traditional practices may become harder to reproduce, making them out to be autographic arts. Hence, it would be better if new methods of representation were practiced more often.

That is, in order to continue the formulation of architecture.

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FINAL DRAWINGS

Final Drawings of Theodora - In A1 format

Insert your annotation

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APPENDIX

Process of isometric

Process of perspective 1, which was neglected in the final.

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Process of perspective 2

Process of rendering and altering final perspective 2 in photoshop