It is said
that, in art 'the perception of the problem is a part of the
solution...'
When a painter starts to paint, its his free will as to what he wants to paint and how he wants to paint it. He is free to express his perception of reality, his view of the world. He has his colours and his brush to vent his expression. He defines the 'problem' to his fancy and attains a solution he wishes.
When a painter starts to paint, its his free will as to what he wants to paint and how he wants to paint it. He is free to express his perception of reality, his view of the world. He has his colours and his brush to vent his expression. He defines the 'problem' to his fancy and attains a solution he wishes.
Obviously, when the problem itself is undefined, the solution can
not be predicted.
Whereas when we talk about the sciences - the problems are defined
beforehand, and there is a logically correct set of answers to the
problems. Any other answers would be totally wrong!
Say, in mathematics if you are asked the question : 2+2=?. The
problem is clearly defined and it has a unique correct answer,
anything other that 4 would be incorrect.
The
sciences are defined by a set of rules, whereas the arts are
abstract - no rules should apply to art.
As we start to put restrictions (rules) to art, the art starts to move away from being an art and more of a science.
As we start to put restrictions (rules) to art, the art starts to move away from being an art and more of a science.
Talking about architecture:
Architecture is an art form confined by a set of rules.
An architect has the freedom to play with spaces. Solids and voids, light and shadows, matrials and texture are all tools available to him to express himself. However he is restricted by techonology and constructability, cost, utility and the wishes of the client.
The scientific minded could say that the 'art' in architecture is restricted within a range - and my answer would be that even within that range there infinite possible perceptions and their infinite solutions.
Architecture is an art form confined by a set of rules.
An architect has the freedom to play with spaces. Solids and voids, light and shadows, matrials and texture are all tools available to him to express himself. However he is restricted by techonology and constructability, cost, utility and the wishes of the client.
The scientific minded could say that the 'art' in architecture is restricted within a range - and my answer would be that even within that range there infinite possible perceptions and their infinite solutions.
Image credits:
- Van Gogh Gallery: 'Starry Starry Night'
by Vincent Van Gogh.
- Westminister architecture school
This is
like a first comment in a discussion about arts and architecture -
I would welcome your comments/ feedback as art is all about
'expression' and not about rights and wrongs!
