Architecture in India Kevin
Architecture in India is very important and one of the main features. Like the Taj Mahal which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world, there are many more building of extreme beauty. The Khajuraho is also a tremendous site to see in India. Architecture in India was refined in about 270-232 in an era of Buddhist architecture during the reign of Ashoka. Many of the monuments are based on religion like temples. Most were inspired by Buddhist art.
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Mesoamerica architecture kevin
This is the Palenque.
Greece Darian
The mainland and islands of Greece are rocky, with mountain ranges. The most available building material is stone. Limestone was always available and easily worked. This material was a factor to Greece's detail, architectural wise. The light of Greece was a factor in the character of Ancient Greek architecture.
Ancient Greek architects constructed buildings that were
marked by precision of detail. Ancient Greek architecture is best known from its temples. Other
architectural forms that are still in evidence are the processional gateways known as propylons; the public
squares known as agoras; and the town council buildings known as a bouleuterions; the public monument; the monumental tomb and the stadium. Ancient Greek architecture is distinguished by structure and
decoration.
The rectangular temple is the most common form of Greek public architecture. The temple did not serve the same function as a modern church, since the altar stood under the open sky in a sacred stand, often directly before the temple. Temples served for cult or as a storage place or strong room for the treasury associated with the god in question, and as a place for people of the god to leave their offerings, such as statues, helmets and weapons.
Ancient Greek architects constructed buildings that were
marked by precision of detail. Ancient Greek architecture is best known from its temples. Other
architectural forms that are still in evidence are the processional gateways known as propylons; the public
squares known as agoras; and the town council buildings known as a bouleuterions; the public monument; the monumental tomb and the stadium. Ancient Greek architecture is distinguished by structure and
decoration.
The rectangular temple is the most common form of Greek public architecture. The temple did not serve the same function as a modern church, since the altar stood under the open sky in a sacred stand, often directly before the temple. Temples served for cult or as a storage place or strong room for the treasury associated with the god in question, and as a place for people of the god to leave their offerings, such as statues, helmets and weapons.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancient_Olynthos_Chalkidiki_-_Greece_-_043.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Theatre_of_Dionysus_01.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancient_Olynthos_Chalkidiki_-_Greece_-_043.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Theatre_of_Dionysus_01.JPG
Rome Darian
Roman Architecture covers the period of the Roman Republic in 509BC to the 4th century. Vaults and arches enabled Romans to achieve success. Romans intended that public buildings should be made to impress as well as perform public functions.
Tile covered concrete quickly with great pillars supporting broad arches and domes. The freedom of concrete also inspired decorative columns in front of walls. Concrete had been used in Mesopotamia, Roman architects perfected Roman concrete and used it in buildings where it could stand on its own and support a lot of weight.
All Roman cities had at least one Thermae, for public bathing, exercising and socializing. Exercise might include wrestling and weight-lifting, as well as swimming. Bathing was an important part of the Roman day. Romans did not wash with soap and water as we do now.
Roman architecture can still be seen throughout Europe and North America in the arches and domes of many governmental and religious buildings.
Tile covered concrete quickly with great pillars supporting broad arches and domes. The freedom of concrete also inspired decorative columns in front of walls. Concrete had been used in Mesopotamia, Roman architects perfected Roman concrete and used it in buildings where it could stand on its own and support a lot of weight.
All Roman cities had at least one Thermae, for public bathing, exercising and socializing. Exercise might include wrestling and weight-lifting, as well as swimming. Bathing was an important part of the Roman day. Romans did not wash with soap and water as we do now.
Roman architecture can still be seen throughout Europe and North America in the arches and domes of many governmental and religious buildings.