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  2. Form (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Historically, multiple approaches were suggested to address the reflection of the structure in the appearance of the architectural form. In the 19th-century Germany, Karl Friedrich Schinkel suggested that the structural elements shall remain visible in the forms to create a satisfying feeling of strength and security, [3] while Karl Bötticher as part of his "tectonics" suggested splitting the ...

  3. Proportion (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    In classical architecture, proportions were set by the radii of columns. Proportion is a central principle of architectural theory and an important connection between mathematics and art . It is the visual effect of the relationship of the various objects and spaces that make up a structure to one another and to the whole.

  4. Shape and form (visual arts) - Wikipedia

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    A form is an artist's way of using elements of art, principles of design, and media. Form, as an element of art, is three-dimensional and encloses space. Like a shape, a form has length and width, but it also has depth. Forms are either geometric or free-form, and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

  5. Elements of art - Wikipedia

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    Form is a three-dimensional object with volume of height, width and depth. [2] These objects include cubes, spheres and cylinders. [2] Form is often used when referring to physical works of art, like sculptures, as form is connected most closely with those three-dimensional works. [5]

  6. Architectural drawing - Wikipedia

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    An architectural drawing or architect's drawing is a technical drawing of a building (or building project) that falls within the definition of architecture.Architectural drawings are used by architects and others for a number of purposes: to develop a design idea into a coherent proposal, to communicate ideas and concepts, to convince clients of the merits of a design, to assist a building ...

  7. Abacus (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    In Gothic architecture, the moulded forms of the abacus vary in shape, such as square, circular, or even octagonal, [5] it may even be a flat disk or drum. [2] The form of the Gothic abacus is often affected by the shape of a vault that springs from the column, in which case it is called an impost block.

  8. Composition (visual arts) - Wikipedia

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    Form suggests a three-dimensional object in space. It is also described as the physical nature of the artwork, such as sculptures. It can also be looked at as art form, which can be expressed through fine art. A form encloses volume, has length, width, and height, unlike a shape, which is only two-dimensional.

  9. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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    A term for a standard arrangement of architectural features; most often refers to the three traditional classical orders of Western architecture: the Doric order, Ionic order and Corinthian order, though there are others. Can also refer to types of mouldings most often found in Romanesque and Gothic arches. Orthostates