The Golden Gate Bridge is
a very famous piece of both art and architecture. The Golden Gate Bridge is
located in San Francisco, California and is a site to see. According to, "Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height", the Golden Gate Bridge was designed by an engineer named Joseph Strauss,
began construction in 1933, and was open to the public by 1937. The bridge allows
ease of travel from Marin County, California to San Francisco, California.
"A marvel of modern engineering, the Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long
and 90 feet wide. Its 4,200-foot main span between the two towers was the
longest for a suspension bridge until 1964, while its 746-foot towers made it
the tallest bridge of any type until 1993” (Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height).
This beautiful piece of
architecture uses art elements such as lines, form, and color. Lines in the
Golden Gate Bridge are first noticed with its vertical cables spanning across
the bridge. The vertical lines show how tall and long the bridge is. According
to, "The Visual Elements", vertical lines can show height and strength which are
displayed greatly with the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge has a giant,
three-dimensional form, taking up a massive amount of space that is nearly
impossible to miss. The bridge is constructed mainly of steel, adding to its
strong form. The Golden Gate Bridge’s color is “International Orange” which was
decided by Irving F. Morrow, according to "Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height". The orange color is warm,
and enjoyable, admiring the bridge with its orange color gives you a sense of
joy.
I have worked in many different types of construction, and I believe that is why I admire architecture. Now that I know how much time it takes to plan, design, and construct, I appreciate these things differently. I have always admired the Golden Gate Bridge and was finally able to see it this past year with my family. At some point, I would like to get a painting, or a small replica of it for my office. It is remarkable and I recommend taking the time to see it if you can!
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