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  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 3 Main body: Continued from… https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/11/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html and https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/12/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html   11 Abstract: The Art of Design (2017) Abstract: The Art of Design is a Netflix original documentary series created by Scott Dadich. By featuring one designer in each of its episode, the documentary delves deep into various fields of design- from graphic design to stage design, illustration to photography, typeface design to digital product design and more. This documentary distinguishes itself from others owing to its fresh semblance and concept. 12. Eames: The Architect & the Painter (2011) This is a documentary about the well-regarded American duo- architect Charles Eames and painter Ray Eames. The film offers a first-hand narrative about how the couple tailored an awe-inspiring design legacy starting...

  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 2 Continued… https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/11/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html Urbanized (2011)  Urbanized- a documentary on urban planning- is the third film from the ‘Design Triology’ directed by Gary Hustwit, after Helvetica and Objectified.  You will enjoy watching eminent personalities from the industry delve into the various aspects of modern urban design in this feature film. The Human Scale (2013) Another beautiful log of urban design, this documentary calls attention to architect Jan Gehl’s quest on making cities humanistic or human-scale. This film raises important, and often unanswered, questions on livable cities; hence it speaks not just to the architecture and design fraternity, but to city dwellers as a whole. High-Rise (2015) In this movie, Tom Hiddleston plays the role of Dr. Robert Laing, a new resident of a luxury tower block. Adapted from the 1975 dystopian novel ‘High-Rise’ b...

  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 1   Now seems like the best time to defeat everyday humdrum and blues with the help of inspiriting stories, thought-provoking knowledge and stirring insights. Here’s a round-up on some iconic movies on architecture, art and design to satisfy your soul. Dig in! The Fountainhead (1949) Based on Ayn Rand’s 1943 novel, this American film was released by Warner Bros. This Gary Cooper starrer movie revolves around the struggling life of young architect Howard Roark who follows creative individualism in the world of rules and standards. BIG Time (2017) All modern architecture lovers will go gaga about this one! Designer of Danish Maritime Museum, Mountain Dwellings, 8 House and many other influencing buildings- Bjarke Ingels- showcases his own thrilling experience of working on his biggest project so far- the Two World Trade Centre at New York. The documentary gives a glimpse of how the star architect juggles between h...