Axis: Ching states in his text that, "The axis is perhaps the most elementary means of organizing forms and spaces in architecture. It is...

Golden Section: The textbook defines the "golden section" as, "the ratio between two sections of a line, or the two dimensions of a plane...

Space Within a Space: As Ching writes in his book, "A space may be contained within the volume of a larger space." In summary, a large...

Form and Space: The Unity of Opposites Space is constantly encompassing our being. Through the volume of space, one moves, sees forms,...

Primary Solids: Primary shapes can be extended or rotated to generate volumetric forms or solids that are distinct, regular, and easily...

Point: A point indicates a position in space. Conceptually, it has no length, width, or depth, and is static, centralized, and...

The multi-talented Robert Mapplethorpe has, arguably, established himself as one of America’s greatest contemporary artists; through a...

The Early and High Renaissance have established themselves as some of the most important periods in art history. With the leading center...