lascaux archeology evidence yields new findings

as we delve into the objects, spaces, buildings, and places of the first human inhabitants on the planet, we visit quite a number of sites around the world. recent archaeological information sheds new light on the caves as LASCAUX, enclosures that i often equate with the first interior design. it turns out that the spiny ridges on the horses depicted in the famous cave drawings may be more documentary than we first assumed. new evidence indicates that horses with spiny ridges actually inhabited the area in and around the caves.

read more about it here...

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/11/2011/a-question-of-style-reading-rock-art-using-art-history

image source: same website.

processional : reading response iii

Yet another example of a reading response. This simple version was done in Word, andexplores the primary function and human interaction with the

ancient architecture at Giza.

stonehenge : reading response ii

adapted from work completed by iarc history/theory course veteransJEN YANCEY+CATHERINE YOUNG, this stonehenge reading response offers yet another option for students in the current course to report on some of what they are seeing in our new textbook (A GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE) and in the ever faithful text (UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE).

sources for images on this post :
http://celticmythpodshow.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/stonehenge-wallpaper-4.jpg http://crystalhatchlings.com/EasterEggs/Images/Stonehenge.jpg
http://www.viajesmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stonehenge_closeup.jpg

heliopolis : reading response

in providing different kinds of reading responses, i drafted this hand-drawn READING RESPONSE on the KHUFU pyramid in egypt at giza.

stonehenge : reading response

i fashioned this simple slide show to give students in my history/theory of design course an opportunity to see an example of a reading comprehension. students work through the assigned readings for the course and select one particular object, space, building, or place in the reading and report on it. they are to include a title, concept, a minimum of three images, and writing to document their understanding of the assigned reading. here's my effort...

Examples for Design Autobiography 1

be creative-- clocks and phones are off limits!

blog post for 17 jan 2012

on your own blog, post an image of yourself along with a meaningful, well-designed object that tells something about you as a designer or an appreciator of design. also include an easily legible graphic of your name in the image. write a post about the object from both a cultural and sub-cultural point of view.

you must submit two physical copies of a 6x6" clear image for this assignment. you must also place your image on your blog along with your post. the physical copies are due friday, 13 january 2012 at 12noon. the digital post is due 17 january 2012 by 12noon.