Romantic architecture

atjeharc (36)in #architecture • 7 years ago (edited)

This flow is highly aesthetic in the arts and literature so that more use of imagination and things that are exotic value like taking from nature. More functioning lifts civilization and elements of original art in the sense beyond the classical and rational models and more likely on the style of architecture of the past. The purpose of this school is to explore into the ideal and harmonious human desires. Because it involves more imagination, the resulting buildings are more likely to escape reality and reality. This flow not only can we see from the outer form of the building but can also be used in the interior of a building. As in the selection of paint colors as well as in the selection of furniture-furniture and accessories used.
The characters in this school are Hans Hollein (1972) and Lucien Kroll (1974).
features of romantic architecture :

The building is perpendicular and looks ancient
The styles used are classical
Many use antic ornaments ranging from interior and exterior

The art of architecture has two principles, namely:
• A taste that can penetrate the deep divisions of the same humanity.

excess of romantic architecture :
 Has an interesting shape
 Classic and simple shape
 Have some ornaments that have high creativity
 The shape of the building has its own characteristics.

Romantic architecture emphasizes strong emotions as a source of aesthetic experience, putting new stress on emotions such as fear, horror, and wonder as experienced by a sublime of nature. This movement promotes folk art, nature and customs, and promotes epistemology based on nature, including human activities conditioned by nature in the form of language, customs and traditions. Reviewing the explanation of romanticism above, the architecture of romance is a concept in the design of an architectural building by promoting aesthetic values that can be an impression and represent history.

The Taj Mahal

located in the India state is one example of the architectural building of Romanticism; Built (1630-1653) The construction took 23 years. The principle of stable building design alias has a balance of symmetry, normal scale, balanced proportions and unique blend and has a vocal point on the central dome.

The Taj Mahal, completed in 1653, was Shah Jahan's love for his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. When Shah Jahan died, he was buried next to his late wife, in the basement of the Taj Mahal. Inspired by the architectural styles of India, Persia, and Islam, the Taj Mahal comes with exquisite exoticism from the material and details.

Eiffel Tower

(Paris, France) Inaugurated and opened on March 31, 1889, this iconic French building became a major destination for millions of tourists from all over the world. Not only that, the Eiffel Tower is known as the main icon in the city full of romanticism, Paris. Many people who make Eiffel as a place to express love and apply for a lover. With the construction and design of anesthetized and greeted by a beautiful view of Paris, the more Eiffel romance, although there is no love story behind it.
Although it can not be perceived in a visible, romantic love can be present in the architecture through the material, design, even ambience and atmosphere of the building, making the architecture not only a building but as a meaning.

Boldt Castle on the Heart Island (New York, United States)

Located in the Thousand Islands of New York, Boldt Castle is a gift from George Boldt to his wife, Louise, on Valentine's Day in 1905.
The architectural style applied to this castle is medieval and victorian which is a special request from Louise. Unfortunately, a year before the Boldt Castle was completed, Louise died at the age of 41. George Boldt, who was drowning in grief, decided to stop construction and never return to the island.

Although wrapped in sad stories, but today many couples who come to marry at Boldt Castle and feel the romance that existed between George and Louise in the past.