Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Flashcards
It is the art of designing structures
Architecture
Lain and greek for architecture
Architectura
Architekton
-chief, builder, carpenter, and mason
Definite role of the architect by Fletcher
Construction
Articulation
Aesthetic
Who gave the definite definition of architect
Fletcher
Ratiocinatio was used by
Vitruvius, a roman architect engineer of the 1st century CE
It should stand up robustly and remain in good condition
Durability/firmitas
It should be useful and function well for the people using it
Utility
Utilitas
It should delight people and raise their spirits
Beauty
venustas
Three orders of columns of greek architecture
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
No base
Simple capital
Grooved shaft
Doric
With bsse
Scrolled capital
Grooved shaft
Ionic
With base
Acanthus leaf
Fluted shaft
Corinthian
First to use brucks and cement can be seen in their public buildings
Roman architecture
Roman order of columns
Tuscan
Composite
Doric capital
With base
Plain shaft
Tuscan
Combined ionic Corinthian capital
With base
Fluted shaft
Composite
A typical feature found in practically all byzantine churches was the iconostasis and floor plan based on the greek cross
Byzantine architecture
This is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi circular arches
Romanesque architecture
Lasted from the mid 12th century to the 16th century
It’s masonry building is characterized by huge space with overlaid tracery of broken walls
Gothic architecture
The European architecture if the period between the early 14th and the early 16th centuries in diff region, demonstrating concious revival and development of certain elements of ancient greek and roman thought and material culture
Renaissance architecture
Use of new construction materials, hydraulic and steel cable elevators made higher structure possible, and concentration of business in urban areas resulted in higher coats
19th century architecture
The control of the effects of the sun, wind, and rainfall
Orientation
The modification of the effects of the natural forces.
Eg. Porches, eaves, roofs
Design
The control and distribution of windows for light, ventilation, and hearing
Fenestration