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Architecture in the [[Middle Ages]] can be seen in the majestic [[Church|churches]] built during that era. There were two main styles: '''Romanesque''' and '''Gothic'''. | Architecture in the [[Middle Ages]] can be seen in the majestic [[Church|churches]] built during that era. There were two main styles: '''Romanesque''' and '''Gothic'''. | ||
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Romanesque architecture is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches and small windows. The Gothic style, developed later, consisted of taller, perpendicular structures with long windows, pointed arches and "[[flying buttress]]es" (stone supports on the outer walls of churches). | Romanesque architecture is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches and small windows. The Gothic style, developed later, consisted of taller, perpendicular structures with long windows, pointed arches and "[[flying buttress]]es" (stone supports on the outer walls of churches). | ||
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Gothic architecture, with its tall, pointed [[spire]]s is said to reflect the desire of people of the Middle Ages to grow closer to [[God]], reaching towards [[heaven]] and away from the earth. Spires were a source of pride for churches, and stressing the limits of architecture resulted in frequent collapses of church buildings - much like miniature [[tower of babel|Towers of Babel]]. Tall windows allowed sunlight to illuminate the interior, unlike Romanesque architecture, in which windows were small and interiors were dim. A particularly stunning example of Gothic architecture is the [[Notre Dame]] in [[Paris]], on which construction began in 1163 during the reign of [[Louis VII]], and was completed about 200 years later in about 1345. The Notre Dame features a beautiful stained-glass "rose window," which is another distinguishing characteristic of Gothic churches. | Gothic architecture, with its tall, pointed [[spire]]s is said to reflect the desire of people of the Middle Ages to grow closer to [[God]], reaching towards [[heaven]] and away from the earth. Spires were a source of pride for churches, and stressing the limits of architecture resulted in frequent collapses of church buildings - much like miniature [[tower of babel|Towers of Babel]]. Tall windows allowed sunlight to illuminate the interior, unlike Romanesque architecture, in which windows were small and interiors were dim. A particularly stunning example of Gothic architecture is the [[Notre Dame]] in [[Paris]], on which construction began in 1163 during the reign of [[Louis VII]], and was completed about 200 years later in about 1345. The Notre Dame features a beautiful stained-glass "rose window," which is another distinguishing characteristic of Gothic churches. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-7907984.html GREEK REVIVAL DOMINATED AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE FROM 1818 TO 1850] | ||
| + | *[http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/Periods_and_Styles.htm Periods and Styles] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lib.virginia.edu/artsandmedia/dic/colls/arh102/index.html Renaissance and Baroque Architecture] | ||
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Revision as of 03:36, March 30, 2008
Architecture is the art and science of constructing the built environment.
Greek architecture
Greek architecture arose on the shores of the Aegean Sea and flourished in the ancient world. The most important works of Greek architecture were produced between 700 BC and 146 BC. Architects Callicrates , Mnesicles , and Ictinus flourished and the Parthenon and other great works were produced.
Middle Ages architecture
Architecture in the Middle Ages can be seen in the majestic churches built during that era. There were two main styles: Romanesque and Gothic.
Romanesque Architecture
Romanesque architecture is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches and small windows. The Gothic style, developed later, consisted of taller, perpendicular structures with long windows, pointed arches and "flying buttresses" (stone supports on the outer walls of churches).
Gothic Architecture
Gothic architecture, with its tall, pointed spires is said to reflect the desire of people of the Middle Ages to grow closer to God, reaching towards heaven and away from the earth. Spires were a source of pride for churches, and stressing the limits of architecture resulted in frequent collapses of church buildings - much like miniature Towers of Babel. Tall windows allowed sunlight to illuminate the interior, unlike Romanesque architecture, in which windows were small and interiors were dim. A particularly stunning example of Gothic architecture is the Notre Dame in Paris, on which construction began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII, and was completed about 200 years later in about 1345. The Notre Dame features a beautiful stained-glass "rose window," which is another distinguishing characteristic of Gothic churches.