Island at the Center of the World by Russel Shorto reveals the history of Manhattan, the detailed and personal accounts of the figures, especially the Dutch, that would transform the history, culture, and ideology of America. In the prologue and epilogue, Russel Shorto explains his desire to tell the tale of Manhattan in a cohesive […]
The New York City Center for Architecture was quite a surprise. When we got there, we could hardly recognize the building. In fact, we walked past the building and had to backtrack before actually locating the place. Being a building of architecture, I was quite surprised that it did not stand out immediately or was […]
From what was once mere shelter, architecture has shifted towards a display of one’s hierarchical standings. Throughout history, the victors tore down buildings and structures of the past to create ones that would praise and honor themselves. By using their wealth and power, history and culture are weaved into existence by the architects whom are […]
The Museum of the City of New York features a three screened short film, “Timescapes,” that spans across the history of New York City since its founding. The film itself was very interesting, informative, and well made, but I personally felt as if the experience was lacking. The short film, utilizing animated maps, historical photos, […]
The Illusion of Advancement With the newfound discoveries in science and innovations in technology, the world progressively shrinks and people become more interconnected and intertwined. With time and space between countries and people across the globe shortening, ideas, knowledge, and culture are spread faster and faster. Improvements, advancements, and progress can be seen jumping from […]
