Golden Gate Bridge Art Analysis

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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!

Works Cited

“Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height.” History.Com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/landmarks/golden-gate-bridge. Accessed 6 June 2024.

The Visual Elements, www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/visual-elements/visual-elements.html. Accessed 6 June 2024.

INTRODUCTION

Hello, my name is Taylor. I am working towards my bachelor’s in accounting and my career goal is to become a CPA. I moved up to Fairbanks, Alaska in 2020 with the military and fell in love with Alaska. I got out of the military this past year and have decided to stay in Fairbanks. I have been married for 6 years, have a 19-month-old son, and two dogs. We love skiing, fishing, camping, and getting outside as much as we can.

This piece of art is currently hanging in my office. My friend, Emily, is a very talented artist and has done dozens of pieces for my family and we have had a few done as gifts. This is Emily's art business page: Entirely by Emily. My family and I love the outdoors and camping and this painting shows the early stages of my truck as we were beginning to modify it to be able to off-road and get to any camping spot we wanted. I also really enjoy the Mandalorian TV show, therefore she added the Baby Yoda in the window. 

I enjoy seeing art although I am not good at it myself. I have a few different pieces of art in my home, mostly done by people that we know personally. I cannot draw or paint but I love seeing other people's work and admiring a lot of different styles of art. I have made it to a couple of first Fridays and a few different art museums and have enjoyed them. I wish I was personally better at art but I love being able to admire other people's work.