Geometry and Meaning at the national museum of Australia.
After reading the text and looking again at the museum I found the meanings and concepts portrayed to be really amazing in the way that it has been worked through the entire building. The quote ‘we like to think that the story of Australia is not one, but many tangled together’ rings very true throughout.
Looking at the overview of the site. the complex is composed of obvious contrast and clash of colour. The snakes stand out which I took as a reference to the beliefs of the aboriginal people (one of the more obvious messages). It is how these contrasts come together to create something exciting and monumental a true reflection on the nation it represents.
What I found surprising what just how much knowledge the architect has managed to file into this complex. The main hall’s supposed tribute to the Sydney opera house and the large brail on the walls give the architecture a depth and enhances the experience in a unique way for each person. Regardless of background knowledge, the hidden messages relate back to the original concept that Australia is a land of many stories all crossing paths to paint a portrait of a nation. And every piece of ornamentation re-enforces that.
After reading the text and looking again at the museum I found the meanings and concepts portrayed to be really amazing in the way that it has been worked through the entire building. The quote ‘we like to think that the story of Australia is not one, but many tangled together’ rings very true throughout.
Looking at the overview of the site. the complex is composed of obvious contrast and clash of colour. The snakes stand out which I took as a reference to the beliefs of the aboriginal people (one of the more obvious messages). It is how these contrasts come together to create something exciting and monumental a true reflection on the nation it represents.
What I found surprising what just how much knowledge the architect has managed to file into this complex. The main hall’s supposed tribute to the Sydney opera house and the large brail on the walls give the architecture a depth and enhances the experience in a unique way for each person. Regardless of background knowledge, the hidden messages relate back to the original concept that Australia is a land of many stories all crossing paths to paint a portrait of a nation. And every piece of ornamentation re-enforces that.
What I will be taking from this is the way the Museum manages to connect with everyone at different levels of understanding. From obvious and strong reflections, down to the subtle jabs of criticism and jokes.
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