Research Paper on:
Architectural Design and Art Theory Integration

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The face of architecture is more spectacular than ever before, as we see a plethora of new designs and creativity emerge in public buildings. This creativity offers not  just increased functional design but visual intrigue and appreciation as well. As the world continues to change and expect more  in terms of public building and architecture, it becomes increasingly important for architectural design practices to incorporate art theory into their work, in an effort to maximize the aesthetics of  their work as well as the functionality. Furthermore, incorporating art theory allows the architects a vast range of information from which to draw valuable design ideas. Integrating Art Theory  into Todays Architectural Design Practice So important is this idea of integrating art with architecture that artists and architects from around the  world have gathered in Shanghai annually for the past several years in order to present their views on this very topic (Architecture Vs. Contemporary Art, 2002). Such questions which  they tackle include: what is the relationship between architecture and contemporary art (Architecture Vs. Contemporary Art, 2002)? Is it possible that buildings are not only places where people live, but  also something they can enjoy (Architecture Vs. Contemporary Art, 2002)? How can architecture mirror the fast changing cultural patterns and lifestyles of a society witnessing accelerated urbanization (Architecture Vs. Contemporary  Art, 2002)? Clearly, a new kind of art is being recognized, and that is architectural art and there is no doubt  there is an interactive relationship between these two elements (Architecture Vs. Contemporary Art, 2002). As contemporary art continues to develop, so too does the definition and function of architecture