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1 Lecture 2 Architecture English Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559 Architecture Eras Course Instructors: Ajarn Julian Huang

2 Era: a long and distinct period of history. Architectural Era: a long and distinct period of history associated with a particular architectural style, appearance and approach Another word architects and architectural historians like to use is EPOCH. Epoch means: a period of time that is very important in history Definition of Era Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

3 Which Era do we live in at this moment of time? Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

4 Many say we are living in the age of the Digital Era Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

5 Architecture Eras -Time line of that period of architecture -Architecture Vocabulary related to that period of architecture -The characteristics of that period of architecture -Some well-known architects of that period Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

6 1.Prehistoric Architecture (ancient architecture) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

7 -Mainly constructed from a single material, mostly stone - Purpose of prehistoric architecture besides shelter were for sacrificial and religious purposes -Most were simple and very basic types of construction consists of monoliths and trilithons, or cave-dwellings -Sometimes these architecture were a means of telling time and seasons, as they existed even before the invention of time Prehistoric Architecture Characteristics (before 2000 BC) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

8 Monoliths Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

9 Trilithons Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

10 A means to tell time and seasons Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

11 Primitive cave-dwellings Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

12 2.Classical Greek Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

13 -Most famous for its stone temples -Greek architecture were first to utilize Logic and Order, this means they were actively planned, pre-designed according to functions and uses -Greek designers used precise mathematical calculations to determine the height, width and other characteristics of architectural elements. -invention of the classical orders -Classical Greek architecture gave rise to new public spaces, such as theatres and stadiums Noticeable architects Parmenion Sostratus of Cnidus Libon Classical Greek Characteristics (c.900BC- 27BC) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

14 An architecture based on Logic and Order Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

15 invention of the classical orders Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

16 Anatomy of Greek temple Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

17 New architecture typologies AmphitheatersStadiums Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

18 3.Classical Roman Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

19 Classical Roman Characteristics (c.509 BC- 4AD) -Highly influenced by Classical Greek Architecture -Invented the arch and column construction method -Expanded the Order into 5 versions -Invented many building materials that we use till this day -Classical roman architecture gave rise to many new building typologies Noticeable architects -Vitruvius -Apollodorus of Damascus -Severus and Celer Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

20 Invented Arch construction Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

21 Invented the Dome Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

22 Expanded the column order to 5 Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

23 Developed the Insula: first type of Urban Design Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

24 Insula in Pompeii, Italy Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

25 Thermae (public baths) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

26 Aqueduct Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

27 4. Gothic Architecture Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

28 -Grand, tall designs, which swept upwards with height and grandeur -Invention of the Flying Buttress -Invention of the Pointed Arch -The use of Vaulted ceilings, particularly in Churches -The Light and Airy Interior -The Emphasis Upon the Decorative Style and the Ornate Noticeable architects -Jean d'Orbais -Gaucher de Reims -Hans Stethaime Gothic Architecture Characteristics (c.1100-1500) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

29 Vaulted ceiling Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

30 Flying Buttress Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

31 Gargoyles Sculptural figures on a doorway The Emphasis Upon the Decorative Style and the Ornate Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

32 5. Baroque Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

33 Baroque Characteristics (c.1600-1750) -Towers or domes -Highly opulent and decadent -More curves instead of straight lines -Dynamic design, appearance of movement -An abundance of windows -Blending of paintings and architecture Noticeable architects -Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola (1507-73) -Bernini (1598-1680) -Francesco Borromini (1599-1667) -Christopher Wren (1632-1723) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

34 Towers or domes St. Peters Basilica, Vatican city, Rome Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

35 Blending of paintings and architecture Capilla del Rosario, Church of Santo Domingo (Puebla). Church in Mexico, Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

36 Highly opulent and decadent Capilla del Rosario, Church of Santo Domingo (Puebla). Church in Mexico Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

37 6. Beaux Arts Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

38 Beaux Arts Characteristics (c.1860-1920) -Symmetrical design, in particular the façade -Roofs: flat, low-pitched; mansard -Often free-standing with grandiose compositions -Exuberance of detail and variety of stone finishes -Windows framed by freestanding columns, balustrade sill, and pediment entablature on top Noticeable architects -Otto Eugene Adams -Robert W. Gibson -William Rutherford Mead -Edward Lippincott Tilton -Henry Orth Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

39 Symmetrical design and facade Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

40 Windows framed by freestanding columns, balustrade sill Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

41 Often free-standing with grandiose compositions Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

42 7. Art Nouveau Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

43 Art Nouveau Characteristics (c.1890-1914) -Curvilinear designs -Asymmetrical shapes -Extensive use of arches and curved forms -Curving, plant-like embellishments Noticeable architects Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) Louis Sullivan (1856–1924) Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) Otto Wagner (1841–1918) Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

44 Extensive use of arches and curved forms Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

45 Highly elaborate entrances and openings Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

46 Sweeping, curvy and ornate stairs Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

47 8. Art Deco Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

48 Art Deco Characteristics (c.1920-1940) -Stepped or set back front facade -Sharp edged, linear appearance -Stylized decorative elements using geometrical forms, zigzags, chevrons -Strips of windows with decorative spandrels -Reeding and fluting around doors and windows Noticeable architects -Josef Hoffmann -Raymond Hood -Thomas S. Tait -Louis Hay Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

49 Sweeping, curvy and ornate stairs Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

50 Sweeping, curvy and ornate stairs Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559

51 Architectural English Lecture 2- 07.01.2559 END of LECTURE

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