Greek and Roman
The place of Athens where there is the Parthenon
The Acropolis
When did the Middle Ages start?
After the defeat of the Roman Empire.
What is the aim of Renaissance and what was it inspired by?
It was to build the ideal city, the main concept was harmony obtained through mathematical rules. This concept came from Humanism.
Who was the planner of The Garden City Movement?
Sir Ebenezer Howard
What's the name of Art Nouveau in Italy?
Liberty
The place where people from Athens used to gather, to discuss also political matters and where there was the marketplace.
The agora
Two famous examples of Medieval towns in Italy.
San Gimignano in Tuscany and Marostica in Veneto.
What is the main reason for the birth of Baroque?
It was a reaction to the Protestant Movement.
What were the characteristics that the Garden Cities should have?
They should be independent, and combine the advantages of the cities and the country.
Where did Art Nouveau artists think beauty could be found?
Characteristics of Athen's streets in the 5th century BC
Narrow, winding, unpaved
Why were Medieval towns self-sufficient?
Because they produce what they need from the their lands and in that period there was a decrease in trade and lack of roads.
What was the aim of Baroque for the Church?
It was to re-attract people towards CATHOLICISM.
Which was the aim of the GREATER LONDON PLAN?
to DECENTRALIZE London's population.
Did Art Nouveau take into account thecnological innovation? And, if yes, where can we see it?
Yes. We can see it in the use of exposed iron and glass.
Where were the Terramare settlements?
In Italy between Piacenza and Bologna
Describe the typical Medieval town.
It grew around a fortress or an abbey and was surrounded by a moat. It had walls and towers, square and round, for decorative and defensive purposes.
What did noble families want to do with their beautiful palaces built in the Baroque style with
SPECTACULAR GARDENS
FOUNTAINS
WATERFALLS
SCULPTURES
They wanted to show their power.
An example of contemporary urban planning in New York.
the High Line
Some characteristics of Art Nouveau
stained glass, plant-like embellishments, Japanese motifs
Characteristics of the grid pattern developed by Hippodamus of Miletus
the streets were wide and straight. They intersected at right angles, dividing the city into regular, quadrangular blocks.
What are San Gimignano and Marostica famous for?
San Gimignano for their towers and Marostica for the square which is like a big chess board and where a festival takes place. During this festival there are chess games with real people and horses like pieces.
What are the main characteristics of Baroque?
Dynamism, curved lines, movement, decorations.
What are the key words for contemporary urban planning?
Urban REDEVELOPMENT and SUSTAINABILITY
What does the name Liberty come from?
it comes from the surname of a Londoner merchant specialised with decorations and connected to the artistic movement.