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DES Member/Observer Colleges, Zone-4 NASA, India

ILLUSIONISM IN ARCHITECTURE

Sir Charles Sherrington explains thatSubject: Invitation for Zonal Convention 2013, Zone-4. "The brain is an enchanted loom where millions of flashing shuttles weave a dissolving pattern, always meaningful, though never an abiding one."
Hello, In todays world each one of us witnesses a constant battle where what we may see is not always what we The M.E.T., of Architecture, Moradabad is feeling keen about having the pleasure of are aware of..Faculty Illusion has been used in art of camouflage. hosting the Zonal Convention NASA-2013 for Zone-4 within its premises. Campus is surrounded with area that with deceives all the facilities within or nearby campus. An beautiful illusion isgreen something intellectual perception leading to misinterpretation of its actual manner. These illusionary situations are not uncommon. For instance, when you look up at the sky, sometimes the moon appears larger than what it is. Because of astronomical science, we know that this is Moradabad known as THE CITY OF BRASS is famous for its huge export of brass handicrafts only because moon being toa us whilefor sun being in diameter makes throughout its presence the felt world. still being to other nations and hascloser carved niche itself in larger the handicraft industry far away.

Optical illusions have appealed to the the participants mind of spectators and have hadwill great impact The campus is perfect to house for the throughout conventionhistory and the ambiance add when with architectural elements. Illusionary have of been used by architects since charmcombined and excitement to the already crammed energy methods and charisma ZONASA-13. antiquity, but only during the Renaissance were they scientifically analysed to produce the techniques of perspectives, anamorphosis and their integration with ''trompe-l'oeil'' (illusion). ZONASA-2013 is all set to go aboard from October 14th till October 16th October . Taking the spirits even of Higher with profusion of events, seminars, entertaining and competitions. MET As students architecture, we have to interpret the techniques of the shows past into contemporary practice. alludes that the ZONASA 2013 would be an everlasting experience for all the delegates. The aim of this discussion will be to dwell upon such questions as to how could illusionism in architecture can prove being beneficial by enhancing spaces when spatial or economic restraints must overcome simultaneously, citing examples from Italian Renaissance to todays modern architecture. As we refer the suggestion by LUCKIESH -

"SEEING IS DECEIVING"

RULES:
Word limit approximately 1500, accompanying pictures- maximum three minimum one. Every college has to send in a maximum of 5 entries and a minimum of one entry. A maximum number of three clearly identified students can work on each entry. The entry should be submitted in the format specified so that the identity of the team members, the team or the institution they belong is not revealed to the judges. Soft copy of the text is to be sent by e-mail on usec.met2013@gmail.com The entry should be accompanied by letter from the HOD/ Principal on the college letter head with the name/s of the authors and the institution. Eligibility format margins- 10 mm on top, bottom and right, 15 mm on the left. Specifications: Aerial (body) font, font size 11, spacing between the lines- 1.5. NASA logo shall be at bottom right of all the pages of the entry in accordance with the NASA logo guidelines.

The author/s will give a written declaration stating that the work is the original intellectual property of
respective author, and will be solely responsible and liable in case the work has violated any copyright material, and if any matter is sourced from anywhere, acknowledgement has to be given. WE HAVE A ZERO

TOLERANCE POLICY TO PLAGIARISM. The entries will adhere to the United Nations Declaration of Universal Human Rights, as set out in http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html, and will only contain strictly non controversial subject matter, in
particular, will not under any circumstances, contain any references, terms, statements, claims, allegations, accusation, misrepresentations, misinformation, views, of any race, language, class, society, community, creed, etc.

Any such entry violating this provision will be disqualified forthwith, and will put at risk further participation in ZONASA activities of the entire student delegation from which they said violator is part of. All decisions in this matter will be binding on all authors which would be at the final and sole discretion of the JOURNALISM TROPHY Moderator, ZONASA Convention 2013. All entries will be the property of NASA Council, which will be free to utilize the same in any manner at any time, during or after the JOURNALISM TROPHY Competition, and the original author will have no claim on the same after the entry sent for the said competition. Entries should not have any mention of the college name or college code in the main write up. Entries may be subject to moderation.

STAGES:
The first three entries will be published in the ZONASA 2013 magazine. The first six entries author teams will have to participate in a competitive debate where each of the six elected will present and defend their essays in front of the audience of delegates and the moderator who will also be the essay competition judge.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT:

The strength and quality of the related argument. Soundness of research and understanding of area of the discussion. Quality of writing and overall relevance.

DATES AND SCHEDULE:

Entries to be mailed to usec.met2013@gmail.com Entries accepted till 25th September 2013.

Entries to be submitted in both word file format and pdf format.