Point, line, plane : basic elements of formal composition in Bauhaus and shape computation theories

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2000. === Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61). === Architecture is not representational. It does not stand for something else. However, the process of its formation is inclusively dependent upon a series of dynam...

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Main Author: Kotsopoulos, Sotirios D., 1966-
Other Authors: Terry Knight.
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Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/67743
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spelling ndltd-MIT-oai-dspace.mit.edu-1721.1-677432019-05-02T16:19:37Z Point, line, plane : basic elements of formal composition in Bauhaus and shape computation theories Formal composition in Bauhaus and shape computation theories Kotsopoulos, Sotirios D., 1966- Terry Knight. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2000. Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61). Architecture is not representational. It does not stand for something else. However, the process of its formation is inclusively dependent upon a series of dynamic graphic calculations that result into a series of spatial descriptions. This process can be equated to a non-linear sequence of computations with points, lines, planes, and solids, on the plane and in physical space. This study examines the functional and perceptual properties of points, lines and planes. How do basic elements behave in formal composition, and how do computations of form affect basic elements? The context of the study is composite. Shape computation theory that involves algebras of basic elements and shape rules provides a flexible and expressive computational apparatus, while the systematic approach of the Bauhaus on nonrepresentational composition, and the theories of P. Klee and V. Kandinsky in particular, provide artistic insight at a perceptual and interpretational level. by Sotirios D. Kotsopoulos. S.M. 2011-12-19T18:45:43Z 2011-12-19T18:45:43Z 2000 2000 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/67743 47865120 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 62 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Point, line, plane : basic elements of formal composition in Bauhaus and shape computation theories
description Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2000. === Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61). === Architecture is not representational. It does not stand for something else. However, the process of its formation is inclusively dependent upon a series of dynamic graphic calculations that result into a series of spatial descriptions. This process can be equated to a non-linear sequence of computations with points, lines, planes, and solids, on the plane and in physical space. This study examines the functional and perceptual properties of points, lines and planes. How do basic elements behave in formal composition, and how do computations of form affect basic elements? The context of the study is composite. Shape computation theory that involves algebras of basic elements and shape rules provides a flexible and expressive computational apparatus, while the systematic approach of the Bauhaus on nonrepresentational composition, and the theories of P. Klee and V. Kandinsky in particular, provide artistic insight at a perceptual and interpretational level. === by Sotirios D. Kotsopoulos. === S.M.
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