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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With my wife being an architect, I have learned to truly appreciate the design aspect of buildings and structures. I have not had the opportunity to cross the Golden Gate Bridge, but I am hoping to do so at least once in my lifetime. You would think after living in California for fifteen years I would have at least been on it once.
ReplyDeleteAs a photographer, the leading lines, color, and contrast are a landscape dream. It is so iconic and one of the things that the state of California will always be known for. It is amazing how it was the longest suspension bridge for so long! I never knew that.
Beautiful picture of your family by the way.
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ReplyDeleteHello Taylor, great analysis of the Golden Gate Bridge! I've always wanted to visit this amazing piece of architecture. I see your point on how the vertical lines of the cables emphasize the bridge’s height and strength, and the “International Orange” color indeed brings a sense of joy and comfort. To add to your blog though, you might also consider discussing the bridge’s role in popular media and culture, which add to the bridge's significance.
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ReplyDeleteI really like that you picked an architectural piece for your art analysis! The Golden Gate Bridge is an amazingly beautiful choice, too—one of my best childhood memories was crossing it in the fog when visiting San Francisco for the first time! I think it’s especially interesting how strength and subtlety mix with massive suspension bridges like this!
I look forward to seeing more from you!
-Andy
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ReplyDeleteI definitely was not understanding what this blog could turn into considering that a bridge isn't something you can hold or hang up on your wall , but your analysis was actually really well and of course informed me on things that I haven't noticed. With the details and facts on the architecture of the bridge, adding in the visual elements that play a part in this, yeah I see the chapter 2 reference in there. But it really messed my brain up when I went to California as a young boy and seen that it was in fact, not golden, and I never got an explanation for that until I read this article about two minutes ago and it's name was not because of the color but the- I don't want to spoil it for nobody. Good read!
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