Introdution to Theory of Architecture Flashcards
Who is the architect of Tempio Malatestiano
Leon Battista Alberti
description of the architectural facts
History of Architecture
attempts to provide an explanation for those facts
Theory of Architecture
looks at the reasons why buildings look the way they do
Theory of Architecture
Proominent forms of Tempio Malatestiano
Pilasters
Architrave
In antiquity and in the Middle Ages, architects designed not only..?
the layout and decoration of the building but also the construction and stability of the structure
explains why architects have chosen to design their buildings in such particular ways
Theory of Architecture
The methods of creating mathematical models and verifying them through experiments were adopted by?
Francis Bacon and Galileo Galilei
Represents experience with a combination of particular forms
Architecture as Communication
The first theorist who set out to create a totally new system of architectural forms independent of antiquity
Eugene Viollet-le-Duc
A new architectural style emerges that was independent of the tradition of antiquity in Europe
l’Art Nouveau
study of sign systems and symbols (visual and linguistic), what they mean in combination with each other and the rules by which they can be combined
Semiotics
characterized by sinuous, organic line and often employed not only in architecture but also in jewelry, glass design, poster, and illustration as well
l’Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau
Belgium
Semiotics
Synaptics, Semantics, Pragmatics
Jugendsti
Germany
Sezessionstil
Austria
Stile Floreale or Stile Libert
Italy
Modernismo or Modernista
Spain
Feature of Victor Horta
Staircase in Hotel Tassel, Brussels
rules which govern the acceptable combination of signs
Synaptics
the first modern architects to create his own private form languages – a system of proportions (based on the Golden Section).
Le Corbusier
meaning of the signs; association they provide in the observer’s mind
Semantics
In ? he established his own cardinal rules of “new architecture”
1926
In 1926 he established his own cardinal rules of “new architecture”
Pilotis
Open Plan
Free Façade
Horizontal Windows
Roof Garden
the intention, goals, or function of these signs
Pragmatics
Villa Savoye is by
Le Corbusier
In the present day, the theory of architecture includes all that is presented in the handbooks of architecture:
legislation, norms and standards of building
was brought upon by novel designs of innovative architects.
philosophy of prefabrication-oriented style
productivity of building was greatly improved when
building components were fabricated in factories, instead of making them on site.
Aim at the fulfillment of one principal goal, often at the cost of other customary goals of building. The buildings that ensure are often distinguishable works of art and they can often be used as exemplars in the education of architects.
Thematic Theories
This philosophy was inspired from
- industrial conveyor belt production
- the concept of mass production also.
The oldest recorded architectural symbolism that is preserved until this day were issued by
Vitruvius
Temple of Mars
Doric Style
Temple of Venus
Corinthian Style
allegorical symbolism was popular, but little record was written on how these symbols was precisely understood in architecture.
In Medieval times
churches were built to symbolize the
“vault of heaven”
pillars represent the
apostles and prophets
were sometimes considered because of there numeric symbolism.
Proportions
circular forms are fitting for churches
During Renaissance
they symbolize the unity, infinity, and justice of God.
circular forms
Paradigms of Design Theory
Vitruvius
The Middle Ages
Classical Theory of Forms
Construction Theory
Personal Styles
Prefabricated Building Systems
Symbolic Architecture
Person behind the Paradigms of Design Theory: Vitruvius
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Firmitas (Strength)
Utilitas (Utility)
Venustas (Beauty)
Paradigms of Design Theory: Vitruvius
Most documents remaining from the Middle Ages have to do with the monastery institution.
Paradigms of Design Theory: The Middle Ages
No proper documentation of construction method or design except from transferring the knowledge from guild masters to apprentice.
Paradigms of Design Theory: The Middle Ages
Renaissance brought a new interest in the feats of antiquity, especially in Italy. However, decoration of building exteriors were emphasized mostly.
Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms
A great number of modest medieval churches and dwellings had to be “modernized” in such a way that their facades would be fashionable
Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms
Tempio Malatestiano
Leon Battista Alberti
Pilasters
Architrave
Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms
