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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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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.

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. 

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.

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.