the fathers of the modern Architecture. Alberti’s type of Architecture wasn’t in use and he’s only looked at as history. Modern Architecture is what we live in‚ what we breathe‚ what we see‚ it’s in our blood as Architects; it’s what people expect from us. I then went on to choose between Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. I know much about Frank‚ but then I knew little about Le Corbusier. During my college years‚ his name was familiar‚ very famous between architecture students; we knew he was
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Innovation in Religious Roman Architecture Throughout human history man has been finding ways of doing art and figuring different ways of doing over time‚ one such form of architecture that man has discovered long ago and has extensively worked hard in is the art of architecture. One of the definitions of “architecture” is the profession of designing‚ communities‚ open areas‚ and other artificial constructions and environments.[1] Architecture also involves the design or selection of furnishings
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Gothic architecture is a design that flourished during the high and late medieval period - originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century. It developed from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Gothic architecture was known during its time as Opus Francigenum (French work) with the term Gothic first appearing during the later part of the Renaissance. The different gothic styles were influenced heavily by politics‚ religion‚ and the geographic
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The Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) URL/ website: www.architectureboard.ph Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor & Employment Professional Regulation Commission Manila ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) Email Address: prboa.prc.gov.ph@gmail.com URL/ website: www.architectureboard.ph or c/o Telefax: 02.286
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During A.D. 300 and 900 mayans flourished through much of Central America and in Yacatan in Southeren Mexico. It is said that there could be many reasons for the dissappearance‚ or the decline of the Ancient Mayan Civiliztion. There are many theories about the mayan civilization that some think was due to lack of food‚ frequent warfare‚ and over population. The decline started around A.D. 900‚ the Mayas left thier stone palaces and abandond their cities. That soon was barred by the jungle but the
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Mayan Culture vs. the Seven Dimensions of Religion Since the dawn of humanity‚ human beings have been contemplating the meaning of life‚ searching for answers to make sense of their existence. Even ancient people tried to answer the same taunting questions about their purpose on earth and the questions about the world‚ which people nowadays search for. Thus‚ in seeking the answers‚ ancient people created religions‚ usually based on their understanding of cosmology. Cosmology is a general understanding
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of the ancient world. The Romans were known for their advancement to society in architecture‚ art‚ and engineering. Many of the advancements in the Roman society we still use in our everyday lives. Because of its world renowned architecture‚ cuisine‚ and historical significance‚ Rome is a place I have always wanted to visit. One of the most famous things we remember about Rome is its architecture. Rome’s architecture over the centuries has great developed‚ especially for the Classical and Imperial
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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3 Module 3 (Part One) FEATURES CHINESE ARCHITECTURE Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged‚ the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty‚ Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea‚ Vietnam‚ and Japan. The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization
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Gothic Architecture in Medieval France As with most modernizations‚ new concepts are often refined versions of previous techniques. Although structural design during the Middle Ages was already advancing at a large scale‚ distortions of the classical style were not too apparent until the Gothic era occurred. Taking place during a time of turmoil with the Hundred Years’ War and the Black Plague‚ the Gothic age emerged right as European society was forced into a reflective change. With an increase
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING SCIENCE NAME: NYAGAYA SAMUEL PETER REG. NO: B02/0966/2014 IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE Material culture consists of the physical elements that define the culture of a society‚ this include the tangible and visible instruments that show the technological development of that society. These are the materials that
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