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Lecture 1 - Introduction

The document outlines the history of architecture, tracing its evolution through various cultures and periods such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Christianity, Byzantium, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. It distinguishes between history as the study of past events and the past itself, emphasizing the importance of architectural styles as reflections of societal changes. The study of architecture is presented as essential for understanding historical influences on contemporary design.

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Lecture 1 - Introduction

The document outlines the history of architecture, tracing its evolution through various cultures and periods such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Christianity, Byzantium, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. It distinguishes between history as the study of past events and the past itself, emphasizing the importance of architectural styles as reflections of societal changes. The study of architecture is presented as essential for understanding historical influences on contemporary design.

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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I

Introduction

HISTORY ARCHITECTURE
- MESOPOTAMIA
- EGYPT
- GREECE
- ROME
- CHRISTIANITY
- BYZANTIUM
- ROMANESQUE
- GOTHIC
What is History
History is the study of the past, particularly
people and events of the past.

Difference between HISTORY & PAST

PAST refers to an earlier time, the HISTORY describes our attempts at


people and societies who inhabited it investigating, studying and
and the events that took place there. explaining the past.
What is History
HISTORY- The Study of Past Events
These includes not only written documents, but
also through objects such as PAINTINGS, artifacts
and buildings.
HISTORY- The Study of Past Events
These includes not only written documents, but also
through objects such as paintings, ARTIFACTS and buildings.
HISTORY- The Study of Past Events
These includes not only written documents,
but also through objects such as paintings,
artifacts and BUILDINGS.
What is Architecture
The art or practice of designing and
constructing buildings .

The style in which a building is designed or constructed,


specially with regards to a specific PERIOD, PLACE or CULTURE.
What is Architecture

The style in which a building is designed or constructed,


specially with regards to a specific PERIOD, PLACE or CULTURE.
What is Architecture

The style in which a building is designed


or constructed, specially with regards
to a specific PERIOD, PLACE or CULTURE.
History of Architecture
History of architecture traces changes
in architecture through various traditions,
regions, stylistic trends & dates.

Through history,
architecture can be seen as Deeper portrait of what
a mirror, reflecting happened in a certain place
civilizations changes, at a certain time.
advancements &
developments.
Beginning of Architecture
Shelter in caves
Beginning of Architecture

Built huts – sense of community – lived in settlements


The architecture development continued throughout
the history…. Each era since the beginning of time formed
its own unique style….
Need to study History of Architecture
Historic inspiration in the new designs.
Need to study History of Architecture
Experience from the past largely influence today’s decision.
History of Architecture – Time Line
BC & AD
ARCG 211- History of Architecture I

1-Mesopotamia 3-Greece 5-Christianity 7-Romanesque

2-Egypt 4-Rome 6-Byzantium 8-Gothic


World Map
Europe & Middle East
Inspiring Quotes

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