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