Art and Architecture: Theoretical Study Vs Practical Field
In any field of study, the relationship between theory and practice is important. A theoretical study refers to learning concepts is an abstract manner, while a practical field entails the application of the theoretical concepts in solving real life problems, for example, applying class ideas in constructing a house. Although some people think that the two areas of study are different, the truth is that they have a close relationship. The practical field relies on the classroom knowledge that one gets theoretically. In other words, an architect must get theoretical knowledge before constructing any structure. Arguably, therefore, practice, which many people think is more important than theory, relies on the latter. An architect must get theory before proceeding to the practical field.
Comparing the classroom situation of architectural study to the experience of working for a company as an architect gives a good understanding of the relationship between the two concepts in architecture. In this regard, there is a natural arrangement of theory and practice. One starts by studying abstract ideas of constructions in the classroom. The lecturer guides the learning process, and there is minimal practice of the ideas. The focus of theory is to give the learner the basic concepts of developing constructions in an abstract manner. Theory is abstract as the learner just takes notes and drawings, and imagines what the lecturer teaches in a real life context. After getting the theoretical knowledge of architecture, a learner works as an intern in an architecture company. The learner gets into the practical field at the point of internship. The learner applies the theoretical classroom concepts in developing real structures. While practicing architecture in the field, an architect reflects on the theoretical knowledge. He applies the theoretical concepts in developing tangible structures. It is, therefore, true that the practical field depends on theoretical study. One must study architecture theoretically before going to the practical field.
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