Object Views: Orthogonal, Cavalier & Isometric

Representing Object Views

If an object is placed in a corner with its edges parallel to the walls, there will be three projection planes available: the vertical plane, the horizontal plane, and the lateral plane.

If you are positioned in front of each of these planes and look straight ahead at the object, the surfaces visible in each plane can be drawn. Each of these representations of the object is called an orthogonal projection or view.

Front View

This is the view of the object from the front, represented

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Chiesa del Sacro Nome di Gesù: Architecture and Decoration

The upper cornice creates a mixtilinear, four-sided convex shape resembling a Greek cross. Pilasters and a mixtilinear cornice adorn this section.

A phased, pyramidal design is employed, matching the concave buttresses that transfer the flashlight’s stress with pilasters, joining at the top.

Towards the flashlight, three straight sides are superimposed with pilasters, enhancing movement and connecting to the buttresses that lead to the temple’s interior columns within the lantern.

The lantern, a shrine,

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Architectural Representation & Measurement History

Architecture and Construction

Defining Construction and Architecture

Construction is both the art and science of conducting what the board has decided (Joaquin Soto Hidalgo). If this process incorporates beauty, the resulting building is called Architecture.

Architectural Representation Methods

There are various modes of representation for a building:

  • Perspective: A complete and definitive view of the building.
  • Floor Plan: A view of the flat floor layout of the building plan.
  • Axonometric Projection: A
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Art, Painting, and Creative Expression

Work Ethic

I am a productive worker, consistently contributing a full eight hours each day without faltering. My dedication and efficiency make me a valuable asset.

Formal Letter Example

Dear Mr./Mrs. (Name),

I would like to schedule an appointment with you for next Tuesday. Would this be possible?

Sincerely,

Aurora

Artwork Commentary

This oil-on-canvas painting by (artist’s name) predominantly features (color). The cool color palette evokes feelings of loneliness and sadness. Reminiscent of a Japanese

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Ancient Egyptian and Greek Art: Painting and Architecture

Ancient Egyptian Painting

Egyptian reliefs and paintings share common themes and thematic characteristics. Unlike sculpture, Egyptian painting aimed to depict the life of the deceased, showcasing sequences of daily life and reflecting the natural environment. When Egyptians represented reality on a two-dimensional surface, they quartered the object from the same point of view, assembling and designing its most representative parts from the side (face in profile, eye and head-torso, limbs in profile)

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Geometric Structures, Scales, and Projection Principles

Geometric Structures in Design

Regular Structures

Regular structures are distinguished by having all elements arranged uniformly and following a consistent order. Common types include:

  • Symmetric (axial)
  • Radial
  • Basic unidirectional
  • Complex unidirectional

Irregular Structures

Irregular structures are characterized by elements that are uneven and lack a regular order. The main types are:

  • Radial
  • Unidirectional
  • Complex

Modules in Patterns

A module is a shape, whether regular or irregular, that repeats to form a network

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