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> the only reasons to spread vertically are phallic and Freudian. Lol. I agree. OTOH... An over the top, ideological take on art is kind of traditional in arc
by netcan 3y ago
> the only reasons to spread vertically are phallic and Freudian.
Lol. I agree.
OTOH... An over the top, ideological take on art is kind of traditional in architecture. I could easily imagine a reincarnated Ayn Rand argueing for skyscrapers for these exact reasons. Phalic inspiration representing the taming of nature and challenge to God.
In 2024, a slapfight between Andy Warhol and a local dress designer about the colour orange... That was the kind of conflict avante garde artists had to have so the rest of us could benefit from a stream of new artistic ideas. A sacrifice.
These days... everyone gets dragged in.
I kind of like brutalism, personally. It took some bad turns, but I'm hoping for a comeback. Maybe we should do paint this time though.
- psunavy03 3y agoSkyscrapers are phallic because of the engineering constraints of stacking floors upon one another. Airplanes and missiles are phallic because of the engineering constraints of rocketry and aerodynamics. Guns are phallic because of the engineering constraints of using gunpowder to propel a small metal bullet. For crying out loud, form follows function and sometimes a cigar is just a freaking cigar.
- netcan 3y agoYes, but also.... Phalic symbolism is a source of inspiration for all. Also, it's a cosmic balance for all the triangle engineering of ancient times.