Research Statement and Annotated Bibliography

I had decided to do my research on the Baroque style due to its extravagant art/design, architecture and lavish history.
In the book 'The Architecture of the Eighteenth century' has a chapter on 'The Ascendancy and Fall of the Baroque' how there is evidence and reminders of Baroque style and its creators all around, especially in Rome.
Whereas in the edited book '500 Years of Italian Furniture Magnificence and Design' Enrico Colle talks about the elaborate furnishings and designs during the Baroque time period.
In the online journal 'The Genius of Rome: Putting things together' presented a unique view on the Baroque art/design and how arguably it became some what of a historical culture.
Under 'Baroque architecture' in the website 'Britannica' talks about how Baroque architecture created a sensual sense to visual communications through creating detailed compositions that becomes aesthetically complex.

This image that I have chosen shows the true extravagant nature of Baroque style with its many little decorative details all crowded into the space provided creating a almost whimsical effect.

Bibliography:

Summerson, J. (1986). The Architecture of the Eighteenth Century. London, England: Thames and Hudson Ltd

Colle, E. (2009). Baroque Manificence. In L. Settembrini & E. Colle & M. De Giorgi (Eds.), 500 Years of Furniture Magnificence and Design (pp. 86-113). Milan, Italy: Skira editore S.p.A.

Bal, M.(2002). The Genius of Rome: Putting things together. Journal of Visual Culture, 1(1), 25-45. Retrieved from http://www.vcu.sagepub.com.helicon.vuw.ac.nz/content/1/1/25

Baroque architecture. (2012). In Ecyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1352473/Baroque-architecture

Baroque Art. (Publication Date Unknown). http://booksofart.com/western-art/baroque-art/

Individual Drawing

My inspirational designer is Klara Ostaniewicz. Her work is inspiring to me because of how she uses perspectives to capture her audience. Her work draws the eye in by adding just that hint of colour. I used most of the techniques that we have practiced throughout the exercises. I was also inspired through her use of detail in her drawings, so I have decided to add the Hatch exercise within my drawing and an orthographic view of my camera. Over all I found Klara's work very interesting and enjoyed translating her work into my own perspective.

Touch and Draw

Inspiration

The 2 point perspective is actually 3 point perspective which I have decided to do for my individual.

Sectional

Draw

Hatch

Identity

Design Persona

Me and the World

Hello my name is Clara Minette de Haan. I am originally from South Africa, but have been living in New Zealand for the past eight years. I am also quite multi-cultural as I have ancestry roots going back to Europe: Germany on my mothers’ side and the Netherlands on my dads’ side. This made me gain interest into all different cultures, especially European cultures. One day I would love to travel the world and experience all these different cultures for myself rather than being told about them or reading about them.

I was very young when I first got into design/art. It had all started when I went to this craft group every week with a few of my friends many years back. It was a way for me to express myself to others, as I have never been very good with words. Back then it was always just a hobby to me because I never thought that it was something that I could do professionally. Ever since I knew this was actually possible I have wanted to go study design and make a career out of it. It is a serious passion of mine.

Although I know that I want to study design I am not sure what career field I would most like to go into so I am taking all the core courses to find something that truly speaks to me.

I don’t know of many designers that I found interesting or had really inspired my work throughout my years at school. Though one artist who did catch my attention was Cate Parr, I think that the work she has done is amazing. So this year I intend on finding many more artists/designers that are inspiring to me.

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