ASC 103 Study Guide - Comprehensive Midterm Guide: Eurythmy, Toronto City, 40 Minutes

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Architectural Science
• Course: ASC 103
• Professor: George Kapelos

Document Summary

What is architecture: measure and balance, order (work together for successful art) Order: eurythmy (harmonious structure, symmetry (arrangement and relation of members, propriety (perfection of styles, economy (management of materials, fit to type of building) Measure is established in relation to the human body. Measure is relative (proportional) or absolute (unchanging: ex. A person walks 4 km in 40 minutes vs another person who walks 4 km in 20 minutes. Geometrical systems establish order and are measurable conveyed through relative or absolute systems. Arch is achieved through composition of elements in balance. Balance can be achieved through symmetrical balance or asymmetrical balance. Order and balance are essential in the successful making of architecture. The human body is a symbol for the centre of the universe. Female body is represented in the towers in mississauga. Commensurate (milk cartons: structured, easy to measure, increase by common numbers, ex. Incommensurate (starbucks sizes: the golden section/ratio 1 to root 2.