Natural processes have formed the world we live in. Birds build nests; tiny, soft-bodied corals produce extremely strong coral reefs; ants make elaborate underground cities; water carves ellaborate canyons; and so much more!
By studying these natural processes, we hope to gain insight into the natural world, and to discover ways of working that function efficiently in a practical sense and offer a rich conceptual meaning.
Growth and form in nature will be our starting point. Through readings, discussions, and independent research, students will determine their specific interests.
How do you create a narrative within this framework?
How does form in nature convey meaning?
How do these forms transcend their function when considered aesthetically?
Ernst Haeckel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shqoFrJCU-o
Karl Blossfeldt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7F4fyGqsfE
Leo Lionni: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7il-i--D2Ec&feature=watch_response
Janine Benyus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n77BfxnVlyc&feature=related