Visual Arts essays

Introduction Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s essay “On German Architecture” marks a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding architectural identity and cultural heritage. Written in 1772, this seminal work not only highlights Goethe’s profound appreciation for the Gothic architecture of Strasbourg Cathedral but also ignites a broader discussion on the philosophical underpinnings of German architecture. Goethe’s essay reflects a period of...

When my parents first migrated to Australia, we lived in an area which was largely populated by Chinese immigrants. Naturally, I was influenced by Chinese culture and grew to enjoy their, food, culture and social interactions. Many Chinese migrants opened shops which displayed Chinese writing and symbolisms. I was fascinated by these writings and the unique symbols and would try...

Abstract This paper explores four published articles that discuss the ethical controversy presented around the subject of designer babies. With this in mind, designer babies have led to a world in which we need to discuss if regulations should be put in place, if individuals should be able to use genetic modification for something as little as choosing the gender...

Abstract This paper presents the design of Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic (GTEM) cell with a dimension of 2.1m x 1.2m x 0.81m over a frequency range from DC up to 1 GHz using finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method in computer simulation technology (CST) microwave studio. Different design parameters such as tapering length of central conductor (septum), transition in the apex, septum height...

Introduction The aim of this account is to identify how community may act as an influence on Architectural Designs. The beginning of the 21st Century has seen the general requirements of residential architectural change significantly, with an ageing population and the housing crisis putting an enormous strain on current housing. The issues with this situation result in a huge impact...

Today is 2022, anyone living in a big city knows that graffiti is becoming more and more popular. For example, in downtown Melbourne, there are graffiti walls. But when it comes to graffiti themes, most of us will easily agree that this is a brand new art. However, the focus of the debate is usually whether the art of graffiti...

Banksy is an anonymous street artist whose art is a highly controversial topic. Whether it is considered art or vandalism is the question within the street art community. Banksy was first inspired to create his own street art by the French graffiti artist, Blek Le Rat, who was one of the first to spray paint graffiti in Paris. Banksy originally...