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4 giorni fa · The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates. The beginnings of all these traditions is thought to be humans satisfying the very basic need of shelter and protection. [1]
22 apr 2024 · architecture, the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. Although these two ends may be distinguished, they cannot be ...
3 mag 2024 · 509 BC (establishment of the Roman Republic )–4th century AD. The Colosseum, Rome, c. 70–80 AD. Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical ancient Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans, but was different from Greek buildings, becoming a new architectural style. The two styles are often ...
17 apr 2024 · Gothic architecture, architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century, particularly a style of masonry building characterized by cavernous spaces with the expanse of walls broken up by overlaid tracery. Learn more about Gothic architecture, its characteristics, and its history.
5 mag 2024 · Arch. Gateway Arch. An arch is a curved vertical structure spanning an open space underneath it. [1] Arch can either support the load above it or perform a purely decorative role. [2] The arch dates back to fourth millennium BC, but became popular only after its adoption by the Romans in the 4th century BC.
19 apr 2024 · The Parthenon, Athens, Greece. Parthenon, temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century bce and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three ...
2 mag 2024 · This is a brief bibliographic guide to general resources for researching architectural history in the Environmental Design Library, UC Berkeley. It includes selected reference works, both print and electronic, and important historical surveys. For additional assistance please consult our other guides, in particular, Architecture Resources ...
