For the reflections unit, I decided to review the posts belonging to Caitlyn Lyle, Cassie Bradfield, and Blakeni Delyn. Acknowledging the significance of change throughout design, each post made a conscience effort to define appropriate conditions necessary for transitional periods and revolution.
Concerning Caitlyn's post, heavy emphasis was placed on revivalism and it's influence on American architecture. According to Caityln, with the arrival of new materials and building techniques and their subsequent design changes, the revolutions occurring throughout Europe made their way across the Atlantic, finding solace within American cities. Aside from questioning periods of stifled creativity, she attempts to define the nature of revolution: that sufficient means for change originate from the gradual, yet persistent, changes that occur within the culture of a society. Well written and thought out, her post, unlike many others, helps explain the unit's historical impact on American architecture.
Cassie's post, which factors in Eastern trade and its effect on Western design, explores the idea of manipulated assimilation throughout various cultures. What deviated from the cultural norms of European society quickly become the forefront of revolution and change, taking with it the celebrations and past acceptances of traditional design. She touches upon the influences of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on modern architecture. Thoroughly expanding examples to further perpetuate her commentary, she reinforces and solidifies her knowledge of the unit.
Blakeni's post argues that transitional periods of design are inherently in conflict with time; that it attempts to find justification within the past and the present. Although she structures her post to explore the effects of various design periods, she ultimately questions the artistic validity of using machines in conjunction with design. Her post, which supplements historical references with modern examples, translates into a well written post; her focus on time calling attention to the impressionable nature of design.
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