Key Architectural and Painting Techniques
Architectural Elements
Bonding (Aparejo)
Bonding refers to the way in which blocks of stone or brick are arranged in a wall.
Corbel (Console)
A corbel or console is used to sustain flying elements (such as balconies). Its decoration is related to the historical period of the architecture.
Flying Buttress
A flying buttress is an arch-shaped element designed to resist the lateral forces pushing a wall outwards. It is commonly associated with Gothic church architecture, starting in the 12th century.
Pendentive
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Understanding Color Theory and Composition in Art
Color Theory Fundamentals
Color Concept: Color is a natural phenomenon perceived due to several factors.
The Sense of Sight: The human eye possesses cells sensitive to color and light.
Chemical Properties: Bodies have properties that allow them to absorb or reject certain color waves. Rejected waves are those that reach our eyes.
Light: Sunlight, though appearing white, contains all colors.
Additive Synthesis
Additive synthesis involves mixing light colors. The primary light colors are violet, red, and
Read MoreSpace, Composition, Chiaroscuro, and Movement in Art
Representing Space Resources
- Overlay planes: Forms are partially hidden.
- Variation in size: Smaller objects appear more distant.
- Position stand: Objects higher up appear further away, lower down appear nearer.
- Dynamics of color: More distant objects have less defined outlines, brighter colors, and less contrast. This is called aerial perspective.
- Light: Contrasts of light and shadow are equal, and objects in the distance appear grayer. Chiaroscuro is used to profile objects.
- Conical perspective.
Compositional
Read MoreUnderstanding the Dihedral System in Technical Drawing
Understanding the Dihedral System
The Dihedral System uses orthogonal projection onto two planes perpendicular to each other. To represent it on a plane (vertical plane), it is rotated perpendicularly (horizontal) 90 degrees around the intersection line (ground line). In addition to these two planes, a third plane perpendicular to the preceding ones (profile plane) is generally considered. Its representation is made by projecting onto the vertical plane around the line of intersection.
Read MoreVodka Cocktails: Recipes and Preparation
Vodka Cocktails
Gypsy
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Benedictine
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Preparation:
Mix in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Harvey Wallbanger
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Vodka
- ½ oz Galliano
- 4 oz Orange Juice
- Syrup (to taste)
Preparation:
Prepare in a shaker with ice, stir, and let sit. Strain and serve later in a tall glass with ice cubes. Add syrup to taste.
Peace Time
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Bourbon (American Whiskey)
- ½ oz Lemon Juice
- 2 sprigs Fresh Mint
Preparation:
Prepare
Read MoreUnderstanding Object Views: Orthogonal Projections Explained
Understanding Object Views
The main view is called an object, the orthogonal projections of the same on 6 planes, arranged in a cube. We can also define views as the orthogonal projections of an object, according to the different directions from where you look.
Views of an Object
If we place an observer according to the six directions indicated by the arrows, we get six possible views of an object:
- View A: Front view or elevation
- View B: Top view or plan
- View C: Right or right lateral view
- View D: Left