OPEN The wide, open layout of the High Museum allows visitors to enjoy the exhibits in their own personal space. Large crowds that turn up for new exhibits, like the one I visited in these photos, do not compromise… Continue Reading
STRAIGHT & SIMPLE At the beginning of each exhibit, such as the one pictured to the right, there is a paragraph of information about the exhibit. Just like everything else in the museum, the words are aligned to fit the… Continue Reading
SYMMETRY The walls and art in the High Museum are aligned to be symmetrical. In this particular area of the museum, there is a hexagon-shaped room that features art on all sides. The walls are all the same dimensions and… Continue Reading
NATURAL LIGHT The lighting in the High Museum of Art is bright. The many windows and clear paneling allows natural light to enter from outside. Specific recessed museum lighting lights the areas of the museum that cannot be lit… Continue Reading
SQUARE The design aesthetic at the High Museum of Art features square features with hard corners. Throughout the museum, walls, entryways, windows, and panels are shaped in rectangular and square figures. In the photo pictured to the right, the pedestals,… Continue Reading
The rich history of the Underground dates back to the early 1900s. Since then, it has undergone several transformations and seen many eras. However, there is one aspect of the Underground that is even older and has outlived its original… Continue Reading
The streets of Underground Atlanta are lined with stores, vendors, Atlanta merchandise, and plaques with historic information. The “streets” are actually red brick walkways and sidewalks that mimic the look of regular streets. It is complete with street signs, storefronts… Continue Reading
The Underground Atlanta is an interesting exterior space in downtown Atlanta that also contains an interior space. It was built in the early 1900s as a separate, elevated street system to alleviate traffic and has evolved into a historic shopping and… Continue Reading
In the early 1970’s, Underground Atlanta was extremely popular. The photographer has taken this photo of Josephine Tussaud’s Underground Wax Museum that used to be located underground.