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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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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Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture Robert Venturi In this article the author Venturi talks about the importance of applying inner complexity and contradiction to create more sophisticated‚ diverse architecture over over-simplified‚ black-or-white architecture. Non Straightforward Architecture: Gentle Manifesto In modern society even a simple building holds many complex aspects‚ its program‚ structure‚ mechanical program‚ and expression. The author opens up a view that is different
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Introduction Green Architecture Definition and Origin Green architecture or Sustainable building is the practice of building homes which are environment friendly and resource efficient throughout its life time. It is a way of reacting to the global economic crisis‚ environmental issues‚ growing human population‚ destruction of natural resources and the loss of biodiversity. While it may seem that this practice started only a few decades ago when environmentalists and conservationist were given
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Research Paper-Outline TOPIC-Development of Greek Architecture: The Doric and Ionic Orders Intro: Hook‚ Thesis statement/explanation of topic Information/Background- -What was architecture like before this period? -What was is made out of? -Who influenced it? - What were some examples reflecting the old styles? -What happened to them? How were the ideas changing? -Who came up with new ideas? -What were the new ideas? -What influenced them? -How did they reflect the culture/society/worship
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proportioned all their work‚ particularly the temples‚ in accordance with it’. To what extent does the human body influence architectural forms and writing from antiquity to 1600? The study of the human body has spanned centuries‚ from the mathematicians of antiquity to the humanist scholars of the High Renaissance‚ and parallels between the bodily proportions and architecture have played their part in some of the most celebrated architectural feats. Writers and architects throughout this period
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features makes it one of the greatest architectural breakthroughs. Roman architecture especially the dome is highly praised and influenced in modern time. The Capitol Building in Washington‚ DC was influenced by the Roman architecture and engineering. The Capitol Building contains arches‚ pillars‚ vaults and domes‚ which were all used in Roman Architecture. The Taj Mahal in India was also influenced by Roman architecture and engineering for its high arches and large domes. The beautiful gothic cathedrals
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many other prominent civilisations‚ such as the Etruscans‚ the later Egyptian dynasties and perhaps Rome’s biggest architectural rival‚ the Ancient Greeks. However the Romans surpassed their rival civilisations architecturally‚ by extending their influence well into the next millennia‚ and in doing so they absorbed the Greek‚ Egyptians‚ and Etruscans‚ and other “lesser” contemporary civilisations. This may suggest initially that the Romans would achieve a diversity of architectural style‚ whereas
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Presentation architecture in Renaissance and Baroque All aspects of Renaissance culture‚ from art and architecture to philosophy‚ were influenced and inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Generally‚ architecture in the Renaissance can be described as symmetrical‚ harmonious and sober. Many buildings that were built in the Renaissance are perfect symmetrical‚ if you would draw a line through the middle of the building‚ it would have two exact same halves. Because it is so symmetrical
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Towards a New Architecture ‘Let us summarize the principal characteristics of a rhizome...it is comprised not of units but of dimensions‚ or rather directions in motion’ Giles Deleuze. 1. Introduction We may have to wait for the “end of history”. Francis Fukiyama (1992) originally made claims of political and cultural stability in an essay of the late 1980s‚ perhaps the high noon of the Postmodern era. If his historical predictions seem premature a generation later‚ then by some consensus
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