Introdution to Theory of Architecture

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Who is the architect of Tempio Malatestiano

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Leon Battista Alberti

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description of the architectural facts

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History of Architecture

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attempts to provide an explanation for those facts

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Theory of Architecture

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looks at the reasons why buildings look the way they do

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Theory of Architecture

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Proominent forms of Tempio Malatestiano

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Pilasters
Architrave

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In antiquity and in the Middle Ages, architects designed not only..?

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the layout and decoration of the building but also the construction and stability of the structure

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explains why architects have chosen to design their buildings in such particular ways

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Theory of Architecture

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The methods of creating mathematical models and verifying them through experiments were adopted by?

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Francis Bacon and Galileo Galilei

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Represents experience with a combination of particular forms

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Architecture as Communication

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The first theorist who set out to create a totally new system of architectural forms independent of antiquity

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Eugene Viollet-le-Duc

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A new architectural style emerges that was independent of the tradition of antiquity in Europe

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l’Art Nouveau

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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

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Semiotics

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characterized by sinuous, organic line and often employed not only in architecture but also in jewelry, glass design, poster, and illustration as well

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l’Art Nouveau

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Art Nouveau

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Belgium

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Semiotics

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Synaptics, Semantics, Pragmatics

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Jugendsti

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Germany

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Sezessionstil

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Austria

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Stile Floreale or Stile Libert

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Italy

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Modernismo or Modernista

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Spain

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Feature of Victor Horta

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Staircase in Hotel Tassel, Brussels

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rules which govern the acceptable combination of signs

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Synaptics

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the first modern architects to create his own private form languages – a system of proportions (based on the Golden Section).

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Le Corbusier

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meaning of the signs; association they provide in the observer’s mind

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Semantics

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In ? he established his own cardinal rules of “new architecture”

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1926

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In 1926 he established his own cardinal rules of “new architecture”

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Pilotis
Open Plan
Free Façade
Horizontal Windows
Roof Garden

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the intention, goals, or function of these signs

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Pragmatics

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Villa Savoye is by

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Le Corbusier

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In the present day, the theory of architecture includes all that is presented in the handbooks of architecture:

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legislation, norms and standards of building

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was brought upon by novel designs of innovative architects.

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philosophy of prefabrication-oriented style

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productivity of building was greatly improved when

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building components were fabricated in factories, instead of making them on site.

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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.

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Thematic Theories

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This philosophy was inspired from

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• industrial conveyor belt production
• the concept of mass production also.

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The oldest recorded architectural symbolism that is preserved until this day were issued by

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Vitruvius

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Temple of Mars

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Doric Style

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Temple of Venus

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Corinthian Style

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allegorical symbolism was popular, but little record was written on how these symbols was precisely understood in architecture.

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In Medieval times

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churches were built to symbolize the

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“vault of heaven”

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pillars represent the

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apostles and prophets

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were sometimes considered because of there numeric symbolism.

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Proportions

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circular forms are fitting for churches

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During Renaissance

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they symbolize the unity, infinity, and justice of God.

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circular forms

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Paradigms of Design Theory

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Vitruvius
The Middle Ages
Classical Theory of Forms
Construction Theory
Personal Styles
Prefabricated Building Systems
Symbolic Architecture

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Person behind the Paradigms of Design Theory: Vitruvius

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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

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Firmitas (Strength)
Utilitas (Utility)
Venustas (Beauty)

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Paradigms of Design Theory: Vitruvius

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Most documents remaining from the Middle Ages have to do with the monastery institution.

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Paradigms of Design Theory: The Middle Ages

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No proper documentation of construction method or design except from transferring the knowledge from guild masters to apprentice.

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Paradigms of Design Theory: The Middle Ages

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Renaissance brought a new interest in the feats of antiquity, especially in Italy. However, decoration of building exteriors were emphasized mostly.

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Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms

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A great number of modest medieval churches and dwellings had to be “modernized” in such a way that their facades would be fashionable

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Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms

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Tempio Malatestiano
Leon Battista Alberti
Pilasters
Architrave

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Paradigms of Design Theory: Classical Theory of Forms