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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Introduction Both concrete and arches had a huge part to play in the culture of Rome’s architecture‚ these new innovations were what gave the Romans the ability to make interior spaces which were not able to happen before. Even though they were not exactly new creations‚ we will see how Rome’s modification or upgrade made a huge impact on architectural designs and aesthetical designs. The Arch The arch was basically a structure in a sort of curved shape. The materials used to create the arch consisted
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The traditional Japanese kabuki stage has some special characteristics. During the Kanbun era (1660s)‚ the development of sets with backdrops paintings and the pull certain were established. The venue took place in an open air market structure theatre. When the Bafuku in Kyoho permitted the establishment of full public theatres for the first time‚ the first real wood and stone theatre buildings were constructed. The appearance of hanamichi passageway was a milestone in the kabuki theatre. it
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Arch 8011 Research Methods 2013 Jonathan Jordan‚ 1361176 ARCHITECTURE: WORDS OR SHAPES Introduction Architecture can be viewed with two different types of properties. Properties that can be seen like shapes‚ their composition‚ the spaces they create and‚ the colours and textures that make up their appearance. These properties are considered to be visual while other properties are considered to be abstract
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restoring those that once existed‚ and providing connectivity between them. But great opportunities exist to improve the quality of the matrix by designing multifunctional elements throughout the landscape. Through a synthesis of knowledge in landscape architecture and landscape ecology‚ we have demonstrated some important applications of the landscape performance framework in urban and agricultural settings. Based on a review of the literature‚ we have suggested several methods of evaluating and monitoring
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been the same. But living outside‚ with the freedom to roam widely for the purposes of hunting and gathering‚ suggests the need for at least a temporary shelter. And this‚ even at the simplest level‚ means the beginning of something approaching architecture. Confronted with the need for a shelter against sun or rain‚ the natural instinct is to lean some form of protective shield against a support - a leafy branch‚ for example‚ against the trunk of a tree. If there is no
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Characteristics of Greek Architecture:- INTRODUCTION:- Instead of covering nearly every bit of space with ornament‚ as the Egyptians did‚ the Greeks selected only the best places for it‚ and thus gave it its proper effect. The decorations‚ especially the sculptures‚ were one of the chief features of a Greek temple. Besides their temples the Greeks built many theaters which may be studied from their ruins‚ but of their dwelling-houses almost nothing remains to us. The Greek style is noted for
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STYLE FILE Origin Italy France Major Influences *Italian art‚ painting and architecture *Light-hearted themes on painting architecture and sculpture. *‘feminine style’- furniture‚ tapestry‚ clothing‚ interior design Notable Features *Intellectual and artificial‚ elongated forms‚ exaggerated and manipulated space * sophisticated‚ light and airy‚ elegant and curvy Key Facts *a reaction against the used of certainty in building structures *something out of the ‘conventional’ *no
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Begüm İdrisoğlu 15 April 2013 Neoclassical Age in English Literature The names given to this period are confusing: Restoration‚ 18th century‚ Neoclassical‚ Augustan Chronologically the period covers from 1660 to around 1800. In English‚ the term Neoclassicism is used primarily of the visual arts; the similar movement in English literature‚ which began considerably earlier‚ is called Augustan Literature‚ which had been dominant for several decades. The English Neoclassical movement‚ predicated
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Introduction What? Any research study of architecture and language dives into familiar but deep seas .Thinking architecture without any language is a vast and elongated theory of discussion. Moreover‚ it adds to a never ending psychological debate which challenges the analogous nature of writing and seeing architecture. People have their own invented worlds where they see the world with different organs of perception where ‘the eye listens’‚ greatly said by Picasso. This conversation surpass the
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