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Architecture and sculpture
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2. Running head: ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE 2
Architecture and sculpture
Architecture
The article on architecture has covered a number of important elements that shape up
the entire study of architecture. The aim of this section of the paper is to look at the
information that has been provided on architecture and critically analyze the elements
provided with regards to the expected presentation and the elements shaping the entire study
in architecture. The information on architecture has included old building and other
structures. This is an important element as some of these buildings and structures hold the
most important information with regards to the architecture. This also ensures that the article
is rich in architectural information since the old buildings and structures can be compared to
the new and advanced structures. This comparison also aids in providing information about
the developments that take place in this field. For instance, the information that has been
provided with regards to the Chartres Cathedral and the medieval church is of great
importance with regards to layout and planning. The manner in which the setting of the
church was catered for through the architectural design is presented analytically. Here, the
setting of the church is compared to the effectiveness of how the various functions take place
inside it with regards to the planning that took place in the initial architectural planning. The
planning here is vital – with the key sections being the nave, aisles, clerestory, transept,
crossing, apse, and ambulatory.
The experience of architecture is also an important section in the course of the article.
This section of the article brings architecture from all over the world into a single section and
presents the similarities and differences that exist within the various practices. The main aim

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of architecture in the various communities is presented and this provides information about
the diversification of this practice in the various communities. The article also provides
information on how architecture is employed as a social art. Here, the article looks at the
visual arts element in architecture and how they are applied. The relationship that exists
between culture and the visual elements in architecture is analyzed and the details presented.
The article analyzes various city spaces and the elements of architecture in these cityscapes.
The Vitruvius also presents important characteristics of architecture as well analysis on
ancient buildings. The development that has taken place with regards to architecture is
presented in the proportions section. Being one of the important pillars in architecture, this
section is dedicated to covering the impact of proportions in architecture. Here, the article
deals with how beauty is brought out in architecture through analyzing ancient buildings.
There are a number of principles that have been carried down through the generations. These
are outlined, analyzed, and detailed throughout the course of the article.
In a nutshell, the article is informative and captivating. The article looks at the
fundamental principles shaping the entire architectural practice through analyzing their
ancient and modern applications. Although most of the references buildings that have been
applied in the article are ancient, they contain so much information that is relevant to modern
architecture.
Sculpture
The article on sculpture is divided into a number of informative sections. The three
main sections of the articles are background information, principles and elements of
sculpture, and the impact and developments in sculpturing. These sections have been

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arranged in order to ensure that the information is provided in the easiest fashion. In the
background information section, the article looks at the nature of sculpture as well as the
visual elements that shape up sculptures. The section on the nature of sculpture presents
information about the elements that qualify objects as sculpture and what artists should look
out for. The visual elements section presents information about the human eye and the
manner in which it reacts to the different elements making up a sculpture. Here, the author
deals with how the visual elements are employed in this type of art. The article goes on to
look at public art and the role played by sculptures. The role of sculptures in public art is
analyzed and the author draws the line between great and good sculptures with regards to
public art. The author also presents the importance of imagery in sculptures through
analyzing the impact of imagery in this form of art. The types of sculptures are also dealt
with as well the traditional materials and techniques. With regards to modern trends, the
article has covered enough information on the new materials and developments. This
provides ground for the assessment of the changes that have taken place as well as analysis
on the impact of mixed media.
In conclusion, the article on sculptures has provided important information in an
orderly manner. The article has presented fine details about the art in sculptures through
analyzing the various elements that make up sculptures. The impact of sculptures in public
art is also well presented. The changes and developments that have taken place with regards
to this practice in art have been assessed in details and the information presented in an
organized fashion.