Discussion Post: Fuller & Fresco Were Artistic Visionaries
To prepare for this discussion:
a) Read Chapter 21 in your text, "Architecture and Engineering," pages 556-557, to learn about architect Richard Buckminster Fuller and the Dymaxion House.
b) Read the article titled, "Future Man From Venus," to learn about Jacque Fresco, inventor, artist, futurist, and his life's work building the city of the future.
Fuller and Fresco were artistic visionaries.
Respond to the following in a post of 150 to 200 words:
a) Describe the political, economic, and cultural influences at work in Fuller's and Fresco's architecture.
b) Based on your reading about modern architecture and two of its visionaries, identify and explain, incorporating the seven elements of art, the most important characteristics modern architects employ in their designs and innovations.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.