Module Seven - Blog: Video Review

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Prairie Style: This video details the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. This architect focused on creating non-traditional buildings. His buildings focused on floating horizontal planes and an organic relationship to their natural surroundings. He is well known for much of his early work in Chicago.

Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology: This video examines the technology behind the architecture that characterizes Imperial Rome and its transshipment centers. The video details the geography and natural resources of Rome. Throughout the video, you learn how cities were constructed, materials used, and how cities were constructed to be functional.  I found this video to be interesting because although the methods and materials changed, cities planning remained the same. Cities were constructed primarily to be functional.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

The videos relate to the readings in the text by showing the various styles of design and architecture. The videos provide an in depth view into different areas of architecture that were not detailed in the text. The videos that I watched both assist in helping the viewer understand what is architecture and how the parts can be assembled to create something new and unique.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

I enjoyed both films, they gave me a better understanding of architecture and design. I found them to be interesting and highly informative. They both have influenced how I see structures and homes. The way that buildings can have such subtle details and a since of harmony is astonishing to me. 

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

I choose the films that I watched because out of all of the videos they were the two that seemed to catch my curiosity. The title and details on both videos interested me so I decided to complete the assignment on both of these videos. I enjoyed them both and I am happy with my choices.