Architecture as art

What do you think? The UAE is no stranger to world-renowned architecture,there are too many striking buildings to mention. There isa debate, however, about whether architecture is a true artform. Can we compare the gate building in Abu Dhabi, toa work of art by Picasso, for example? The detail and design thathas gone into every inch of a building is enormous and therefore,architecture must truly be considered a work of art.Good architecture brings art into everyday life. It may not be itsmain function but when we see a beautiful house or building, weimagine ourselves living there. Landmark buildings can drawvisitors to them just as art galleries do. Artists and architects differgreatly when it comes to how they work. Artists turn real life ideasor images into abstract, sometimes difficult to understand ideas.Architecture does the opposite, it turns abstract ideas into realbuildings - both require imagination and creativity.The opposing view argues that architecture is, at its heart,functional. Its primary purpose is practical – to provide shelter.Picture 1, a block of apartments is not what most would consider art. Butfunctionality and creativity can be combined to produce something beautiful as inpicture 2.The arts and architecture share qualities; they both focuson form, proportion, texture and colour. They requireimagination and creativity. Architects have to transferclients’ ideas into functional, beautiful places. In this sense,architecture is absolutely an art form, perhaps the bestform of art! What would you write as a title? What type of essay is it? Narrative Persuasive expository descriptive Introduction 1 First argument 2 Opposite argument 3 Conclusion 4