History of architecture From prehistoric times to present day
Pre-Historic Early humans: hunter / gatherer Found caves Tree limbs and branches Bones Animal skins Lean-to Cave, Australia
Pre-Historic First settlers: introduction of agriculture Round houses made of mud (clay) Single room Sticks for the roof Similar to igloos Igloo Stone round house, England
Pre-Historic Neolithic city Catal Hoyuk, means fork mound located in Turkey First known location with straight walls Interior
Pre-Historic Stone Age Began in Europe, England Stonehenge Megalithic Graves
Early Civilization Mesopotamia and Egypt Civilizations followed water sources Building materials: reeds, clay Sun dried mud bricks ziggurats (Mesopotamia) and mastabas (Egypt)
Early Civilization Beginnings of Pyramids Complex mastabas (stacked) Pharaoh Zoser, Chief Imhotep Wanted a burial tomb step pyramid Started use of stone cut in blocks
Early Civilization Developments from Egypt / Mesopotamia Moved towards Greece Beehive tombs Also built fortresses out of huge stone Abu Simbel – Ramses II – 1250 BC Rock cut temple
Greece 5th century Considered one of the most influential periods Incorporated stone, decorative elements Sculptures, layers, pediments, columns Doric style
Greece Map shows the Greek Empire Spread to Italy, parts of Europe
Greece Invaded by the Persians, much is destroyed Rebuilt using stone, included rubble for “filler” Archeologists use it to learn about pre-destroyed Greece Used both doric and IONIC columns
Greece Entertainment Stone auditorium / semi-circle new stage called “orchestra” (chorus sing and dance)
Time Periods to Choose From: Ancient Greece: Manan/Tyler Medieval: Ross/Taylor Renaissance: Megan/Haley Baroque: Marco/Kyle Europe 18th C: Conner/Colin American: Alex/Jake Asian: Luke/Matt Modern: Christina/Scott Architecture in USA: Josh/Daniel Mayan / Aztec: Will/Bennett Middle Eastern: Dylan/Javan Egypt: Nori Victorian: Tommy / Sam Architecture in the South: JP Native American: Noah/Matt H Create 3-5 slides Choose what information you find interesting to present Include pictures Think: what are the highlights of that time period – what makes it interesting for us to study/know about Is it interesting to you? No? Don’t include it! Create a handout to take notes Keep your slides simple!