Monday, October 20, 2014

Let's hear it for Asymmetry!

Art historian, printer, typedesigner, Erik Spiekermann, presents a thoughtful case for Asymmetry.  Originally appearing in the August 2009 issue of Blueprint, this article makes the case that symmetry is easy, 



symmetry is boring,

(The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, each side with this inscription: "A nation of poets, of artists, of heroes, of saints, of thinkers, of scientists, of navigators, of travelers")

and when it comes to symmetrical architectural design, "the impression ordinary people—that is, everybody except architects[, kings, or dictators]—get is one of feeling small and insignificant."


(Versailles)

So here's to Asymmetry for the every human and the living!  

Do you agree?  Post in the comments.

A Petworth Salon to discuss ideas



The Bluestocking Society presents....a Petworth Salon 

Monday, October 13, 2014