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The Five Industrial Revolutions

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Article Written: 22 December 1450

The evolution of Remikran society from the old landscape of tales and adventures to the modern landscape that exists today occurred between 900 and 1400 CE, and is divided by scholars into five Industrial Revolutions: the Practical Industrial Revolution, the Steam Industrial Revolution, the Hubstone (or Modern) Revolution, the Gridstructure Revolution, and the Gyrostructure Revolution.

The Practical Industrial Revolution: 900-1000

The first Industrial Revolution, known as the Practical Industrial Revolution, began around the 900s in the Edoran Kingdom, and is characterized by the rise of hot-air balloons and the first airships. This period also saw the making of sail ships better-capable of navigating trade wind patterns, as well as the making of many types of firearms.

The Steam Industrial Revolution: 1000-1100

Starting roughly around the formation of the Kingdom of the Great North in the year 998 was the Steam Industrial Revolution, which saw the advent of the first industrial machines, then steam-powered. These machines replaced the old mills, shops, and laborers, and lay the groundwork for manufacturing and mass-production. This era saw the establishment of steam engines, trains, and rail lines, which began transporting passengers and cargo. This period also saw the beginning of metal-hull ships powered by spellfire-bound twang propulsion, which replaced wooden sail ships. During this time, the Great North began to expand on its influence abroad and establish industrial landscapes in Canticula, Tandeiyah, Hobland, and the Galapolgis Islands.

The Hubstone Revolution: 1100-1200

In 1086, the Great North handed its Southerly territory of Combria to William Jeson, who established the territory as its own nation and became its President. Jeson's tenure oversaw the development of the hubstone industry, which established the world's first electrical grid as well as battery-powered machines and vehicles. It was during this time that cars and airplanes came into existence, and that people began communicating by telephone and paper teletext messages. As the 1100s progressed, airships became more modernized, and, by 1192, were able to fly at high altitudes with pressurized cabins. Also during this time came into existence the use of color photography and film.

The Gridstructure Revolution: 1200-1300

In the early 1200s, engineers developed the cable train, which made travel from place to place quicker than what was possible with traditional rail passenger trains and even aircraft. Cable train networks sprung up throughout the late years of the nation of Combria and the beginning of the Early Republic of Retun. And by the 1270s, cable train networks spanned the entire Remikran Union, connecting the Republic with the Great North and Locin. Also standardized across borders was a robust system of airships, flight schedules, and landing docks. This system not only spanned the entirety of Remika, but also into other regions of Circlaria, especially Canticula.

Along with transit networks sprung standardized communication networks, all of which transformed Circlarian society as a whole and made it into a modern global society, which began expanding into the newly-discovered continent of Ancondria.

The Gyrostructure Revolution: 1300-Present

As they were rebuilding infrastructure following the Second Continental War, Southern Canticulan nations embraced and constructed a system for gyroplane transit, which had been in existence since its experimental inception in the 1260s. Although rare in such implementation initially, gyroplanes became widely used beginning in the 1290s, proving excellent in speed and efficiency. By 1310, nearly every Canticulan nation had invested into gyroplanes, rendering traditional airships obsolete. And gyroplane technology, over the course of the 1300s, would take hold all throughout Circlaria. By the 1317, both the Great North and Locin had fully transitioned to gyroplane systems; and the Commonwealth would begin adapting to them in the 1320s.

Gyrotechnology, which harnesses planetary gravity as its main source for energy, also enabled the establishment of aerospace programs, which began to emerge in the 1340s and 1350s. Initially, the Independent Commonwealth State of Retun led such developments, but would later yield further progress to the Kingdom of Gyrosak and other Circlarian nations. Gyrotechnology has also been responsible for the advent of modern mobile communication systems and transmissions of energy. And it is currently the backbone of most basic and commercial infrastructures as well as some emerging dymensional plane systems.

[karismarmit]

WEEK 5 LECTURE - INDUSTRIALISATION OF PRINT

Ok so mathematically constructed geometry serifs are both perfect and a mess for someone like me! I’m such a perfectionist so I love the intricacy in each stroke in the composition in each letter, however, if I were to try this myself, I would be sitting there for hours on end.

Nonetheless, I tried to make a K with the mathematical grid structure of serifs. Despite it being a bit wonky and not proportioned properly, it was a fun little activity to do. 

I also looked into other items that have a grid structure and its importance. For design and photography related compositions, it is evident that a grid structure is a tool for organising all of the elements to the piece, such as text, image, space as well as providing a hierarchy. This is in contrast to grids in cities, which allows for many liveable structural benefits, such as walkable street networks and remaining sustainable in doing the most with the least amount of land. 

IMAGE SOURCES:

https://www.italianways.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IW_Luca-Pacioli_Alfabeto_072.jpg

https://img.fixthephoto.com/blog/UserFiles/Image/111/Image/What-is-Rule-of-thirds-in-Photography-640.jpg

https://think360studio-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/blog/Icon-Grid.jpg

INFORMATION:

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/fallacies-against-grid/34437/

[loriglessner]

A new painting perfect for the 4th..A Carnival of Lights, encaustic, collage, pyrography on wood, 48x48x1.5, $6900. #encausticpainting #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #artcollector #lorraineglessnerartist #surreallandscape #color #artistsofinstagram #artfulhome #encausticartist #collageart #collagecraft #gridstructure #artrules #artist #inthestudio #art #artist #blueandgreen #waterpainting #pattern #repetition

[karismarmit]

WEEK 6 LECTURE - WHAT IS A GRID?

THERE WAS SO MUCH IN THIS LECTURE! First of all, I didn’t realise how *subtly* mathematics has managed to make its way into design, communication design specifically. It was a subject I always neglected in high school, yet am relying on it to help make my project documents look precise and establish a hierarchy.

So here we are again, looking at Jan Tschichold’s mathematical proportions, instead now gaining an understanding of how this application can create layout in order to establish superiority and a focal point(s). I researched more into his manual for designers, The New Typography and the impact it’s had on grid structure for contemporary designers today. His book was split into two parts but still organised around these principles:

Asymmetric balance of elements

Content designed by hierarchy

Intentional white space utilisation

Sans serif typography

The first part of this book delves into the notion that photography is the preferred method for illustration, supported with Sans serif as being the only face that compliments such a medium. I found this very interesting to note as being a realist, I like to see things for what they are instead of fabricated, filtered compositions which is why I have always had such a passion for photography - there is only limited manipulation that can be achieved. 

The second part explores the practical matters of type layouts for different proportions. Tschichold referred to the space used by the type but also the space that isn’t used and how to bring in empty space to balancing the two elements on a page. 

“empty space is part of design”

On one page of The New Typography that Andy showed in the lecture, displays a red cross over a two page spread (yes, the red cross was printed onto the page) further showing Tschichold’s urgency towards implementing modernist design principles.

Since commencing my study at RMIT, I have learnt to appreciate negative space more and have neglected previous habits of adding borders and filling in every component to my composition. I’m finally starting to follow the less is more rule. 

One other thing that Andy and Karen touched on was reflecting on the ancient modes of inscription compared to contemporary. They referred back to an earlier lecture on how little structure there is as well as limited space on ancient tablets to draw an image, as opposed to contemporary design. Capital letters and emojis now dictate our messages and the meanings we wish to generate.

SOURCES: http://www.designhistory.org/Avant_Garde_pages/DieNeueType.html

IMAGES: https://gurcanartdesignandcontext2.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/jan-tschichold-3.jpg

https://miro.medium.com/max/827/0*VxWlZZEZ5GWKFcji

[loriglessner]

My father and I weren't close in life but he has visited me many times in my dreams since his passing. He is either busy building something or fishing by a stream in the woods. In this dream he was in the woods and approached me with closed hands which he then fully opened but they were empty and said the title of this piece. I'm still not sure what it means but sometimes those mysteries are meant to be discovered in time. This is the gift God has given for you, encaustic, collage, on panel, 10x10x2, $500. #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #artforsale #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #lorraineglessnerartist #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #gridstructure #rfpaints #decor #interiordesign #artfulhome #artistsofinstagram #encausticartist #collageart #cutandpaste #paperscissorsrock #collagecraft #cutpaper #cutpaperart #c_expo #collagecollectiveco

[loriglessner]

A mini a day....this one is Journey, encaustic, collage on wood, 6x6x1.5, $150 #collage #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #ilovemyjob #encausticpainting #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #lorraineglessnerartist #surreal #surreallandscape #color #gridstructure #artistsofinstagram #artfulhome #encausticartist #collageart #cutandpaste #paperscissorsrock #collagecraft #cutpaper #cutpaperart #c_expo #collagecollectiveco

[loriglessner]

Detail of new painting...Meadow of the Low Sage, encaustic, collage, mixed media on scorched wood, 36x48x1.5, $5200. #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #ilovemyjob #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #artforsale #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #lorraineglessnerartist #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #gridstructure #rfpaints #decor #interiordesign #artfulhome #artistsofinstagram

[loriglessner]

Interesting colors and forms emerging in this one. #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #ilovemyjob #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #WIP #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #lorraineglessnerartist #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #gridstructure

[loriglessner]

Detail of a new painting. almost done! #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #ilovemyjob #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #WIP #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #lorraineglessnerartist #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #gridstructure

[loriglessner]

So grateful to those who attended last nights opening and to meet the other artists in this amazing show. @jillparisistudio @christian_nguyen_studio @antoniettagrassi and Ann Walsh. #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #bigasspainting #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #landscapepainting #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #januaryshow #gridstructure @kenisebarnesfineart #kenisebarnesfineart

[loriglessner]

Two really big paintings finally done! Here's a detail from One Thousand Waterfalls, encaustic, mixed media, 48x60. painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #bigasspainting #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #landscapepainting #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #januaryshow #gridstructure @kenisebarnesfineart #kenisebarnesfineart

[loriglessner]

Another detail from One Thousand Waterfalls, encaustic, mixed media, 48x60. #painting #studiohappenings #artoftheday #artist #bigasspainting #encausticpainting #collage #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #landscapepainting #surreal #surreallandscape #color #exploringcolor #januaryshow #gridstructure @kenisebarnesfineart #kenisebarnesfineart

[loriglessner]

So excited that Desert Sunrise on the Lake is @artsantafe in the @ellsworth_gallery Booth #510. #artsantafe #santafeart #ellsworthgallery #artfair #encausticpainting #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #artcollector #lorraineglessnerartist #surreallandscape #color #artistsofinstagram #artfulhome #encausticartist #collageart #collagecraft #gridstructure #artrules #artist #art #artist #redandyellow #desertpainting #art

[loriglessner]

A detail from A Carnival of Lights, now @ellsworth_gallery in Santa Fe. #encausticpainting #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #artcollector #lorraineglessnerartist #surreallandscape #color #artistsofinstagram #artfulhome #encausticartist #collageart #collagecraft #gridstructure #artrules #artist #inthestudio #art #artist #blueandgreen #waterpainting #pattern #repetition

[loriglessner]

Detail of a new painting heading off to Santa Fe next week. The studio and the wax have been hot all week! #encausticpainting #contemporaryart #design #abstractpainting #artcollector #lorraineglessnerartist #surreallandscape #color #artistsofinstagram #artfulhome #encausticartist #collageart #collagecraft #gridstructure #artrules #artist #inthestudio #art #artist #blueandgreen #waterpainting