Architects
First known architect in history
Imhotep
The architectural style of the Parthenon or Pantheon
Classical
Function of Parthenon
Temple
Course historical timeline
1450 (Renaissance)- Modernity and 21st Century
First known architectural theorist
Vitruvius
The architectural style of Hagia Sophia
Byzantine
Function of the Pyramids of Giza
Tombs
3 Requirements of the course
- Notebook
- Building Analysis Poster
- Midterm
- Final Exam
- Class Participation and quizzes
The architect who designed Hateshpsut's funerary complex in Luxor
Senenmut
Style of the Piza Complex
Romanesque
The original function of the Colosseum
Public entertainment
Notebook project percentage
25
Prior to the Renaissance, architects were known as
Masons
3 characteristics of Gothic architecture
Pointed arches
flying buttresses
ribbed vaults
An ancient building type that inspired the form of early christian churches
The Basilicas of Ancient Rome
4 aspects we examine in studying architectural history
innovation or tradition in design
typology
materials
style or movement
relationship to theory
historical [social, cultural, political] milieu