On 02/03/2011 4:09 PM, nemesis wrote:

>>
>> I've yet to see a baroque building that was built quicker, safer or
>> cheaper than modern buildings.
>
> ah, it is a certain kind of art and beauty in itself to witness a neat
> technical solution, isn't it?
>

True :-)

> They are built faster not only because of CAD, better engineering
> practices, standardized materials and whatnot, but because they lack all
> those artsy arabesques and filigrans that adorn all nooks and cranies of
> old buildings. Today it is all about practical, safety and ergonamical
> concerns, any art or attempt at beauty is bare.
>

True but I put human life above art.

>> If you want beauty in modern buildings what about St Mary Axe, London,
>> Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Pompidou Centre Paris? I could go on.
>
> all mirrors, glass and metal tubes covering some gigantic basic
> geometric figure. I guess most people can emulate these in povray SDL
> quite comfortably. Try doing that with old buildings, palaces and
> cathedrals... :D
>
Mere details ;-)

>> But I sympathise with your feelings.
>
> a true renascentist, that is, a man from the Renaissance. :)
>

Thanks I would say a renaissance man.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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