Wonders of the world - Page 2

Alexa · 08-12-2005, 01:16 AM

I'll say to take Wikipedia as guide, but if you have other suggestions, please feel free to say it.

Quote:

Modern architecture is usually characterised by:

- a rejection of historical styles as a source of architectural form (historicism)
- an adoption of the principle that the materials and functional requirements determine the result
- an adoption of the machine aesthetic
- a rejection of ornament
- a simplification of form and elimination of unnecessary detail
- an adoption of expressed structure

08-12-2005, 04:51 AM

Well the last of the Wonders of the Ancient world was the Lighthouse at Alexandria in 500AD, so they covered around 4000 years? I didn't think 500 AD was all that Ancient. So how about just post-500... or should I start a 'Mid Term Wonders' Thread?* *:biggrin:

Stalker · 08-12-2005, 10:25 AM

I think we should form the list of the Wonders that simply didn't come into the 7 Wonders but worth referring to as such regardless of the time of their construction.
What about Chechen Iza and Machu-Pikchu?
And La Sagrada Faimilia Cathedral by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona?

08-12-2005, 04:50 PM

I'll also nominate The Falkirk Wheel, just beautiful engineering.

Alexa · 08-13-2005, 12:09 AM

I suggest to nominate all those you think they deserve to be taken in consideration, no matter the period. Once we have a list, we can place them in periods and chose the winners.

Princess Ivy · 08-15-2005, 10:05 AM

mmm, brain is still inactive. will think about it.

Stalker · 08-15-2005, 11:16 AM

Stonehenge!

The most famous one!

Princess Ivy · 08-15-2005, 11:29 AM

definately ancient :wink:

08-16-2005, 01:36 AM

what about the

Skull of Doom?

Stalker · 08-16-2005, 10:57 AM

Yes, it's certainly the wonder, this skull made of a single piece of crystal but I don't know if our search isn't limited with only architecture? What is your opinion, dear colleagues? :wink: