Compare Then and Now – Greek Architecture: Part I Example 1: [pic]http://www.sienaheights.edu/personal/pbarr/images/img_228-North-Broad_LG.jpg Where is the building located? 228 North Broad. Adrian‚ Michigan Does it have a name? Governor Croswell House For what purpose was it built? Personal Home for Governor Croswell Date of construction: 1841-1843 Name specific aspects of this building that shows how it has elements that were part of the Ancient Greek architectural
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Research paper 2 GREEK ARCHITECTURE ON MODERN BUILDINGS IN CALIFORNIA Greek Architecture has been so appealing to the Western World‚ especially America. When we talk about Greek influence on western world architecture‚ the influence is evident and undeniable. We could easily find buildings that consist of many elements of Greek architecture. Greek architecture represents power‚ authority and strength; but at the same time define beauty. An example would be the Temple of Artemis. The great temple
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Architecture‚ Formal Ornamentation Re-emergence of use of ornaments in architectural practice has occurred on a global scale over the past decade. Several architects are unwrapping a lost language that had been an intrinsic mode of communication in architecture. The language of ornament in architecture has been readily confused with the realms of decoration and pattern among others. However‚ ornament decoration is used in architecture and decorative art to embellish an object or part of a
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To See and Feel Architecture Architecture is the process of designing environments‚ structures and landscapes. The ability to blend art with technical knowledge is a key element in architecture. When you look at a building‚ you are often drawn to dominant lines and curves that are present. These lines are often placed purposely to draw your eye to other features on the building. All of this is done to create a personal reaction to what you see. When all of the lines‚ shapes and features
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How have architectural styles reflected the philosophies‚ religions‚ and politics of various cultures throughout history? I would like to focus my discussion on religion’s reflection in architecture and hope it will not be too lengthy. Religion forms the foundation of cultural identity and has decisively shaped world civilizations based on differing‚ but not exclusive‚ views of ultimate value: mercy and benevolence in Buddhism‚ morality and ethics in Confucianism‚ respect in Shintoism‚ devotion
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In Beowulf‚ the architecture and art represented by the Anglo-Saxons is conservative. Anglo-Saxons art was Classical Roman style‚ the Anglo-Saxons art has influenced the European Culture. One architect that was talked about in the book is the Anglo Saxon helmet (l. 38) it’s from the 6th to 7th centuries and it was excavated at Sutton Hoo‚ Suffolk. Sutton Hoo is a burial site that holds many artifacts. Since it’s open up there had been many grave robbers and they have taken up many other old artifacts
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Rome was well known for its rule‚ is also wildly known for art. This also includes many architecture feats‚ just for example “The Roman Arch”. Also made famous by the Romans is the Colosseum‚ which was a monumental accomplishment for the roman people. Before Rome there was ancient Greece‚ which helped make these thing possible for the Romans. The Greeks had devised pillars‚ which the Romans took note of. The pillars‚ known as Greek Orders‚ these which were divided into three different orders‚ Doric
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In the medieval period of Germany‚ a new form of architecture developed. Today it’s known as Gothic‚ although this was a name given after the fact when the style was considered barbaric. In the modern world it’s recognized for its beauty. Gothic architecture made cathedrals huge‚ open‚ and bright‚ during a period where taller buildings had to be small and dark to support their ceilings. Gothic architecture is partially characterized by clever support structures that allowed the skyline to grow
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Philippines tinepalileo@gmail.com Abstract: Tropical architecture is usually associated on the visual aspect of the design‚ that every time we hear it a particular visual is associated with it‚ but tropical architecture is more than that. In this paper‚ tropical architecture is discussed based on its concept. Showing its application to a memorial chapel located in Tacloban Leyte. Keywords: Tropical architecture‚ Tacloban‚ natural ventilation Introduction Tropic countries have
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