This document provides an overview of the history and key developments in architecture. It discusses some of the earliest developments like the post-and-lintel method and Greek orders. It also covers important Roman architectural advances such as the arch, vault and dome. Specific styles and architects are mentioned like Antonio Gaudi's organic designs for La Sagrada Familia and Frank Lloyd Wright's consideration of the environment in buildings like Falling Water. Modern materials like steel, concrete, glass and iron are also cited as enabling new types of structures in recent centuries.
4. Architecture
One of the early architectural developments
was the use of the “post-and-lintel” method
A beam is placed horizontally
across upright posts.
6. Architecture
Entablature: the top of an order; includes the
architrave, frieze, and cornice.
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/architecture/entablature.html
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and the dome (my personal favorite).
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/drew/a&a/theromans.htm
10. Architecture
The arch was a purely Roman invention. An
arch is often made up of small stones called
voussoir and a large central stone called a
keystone.
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The arch, vault,
and dome are
variations of the
same concept
that allowed for
greater height
and more space
inside a
building.
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The Romans were great engineers. They
developed concrete as a building material,
which was used in building aqueducts, baths,
and other public works projects.
15. Architecture
During the Industrial Revolution, many new
materials were developed: glass-- Crystal Palace
(1851)
http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1158.htm
17. Modern Architecture
Antonio Gaudi: Spanish architect– no flat
surface or straight lines (organic)
http://www.lexised.com/architecture/gaudi/casam.html
20. Modern Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright: American architect;
carefully considered the environment where
the building was to be constructed.
“Falling Water”
More Wright
21. Modern Architecture
Steel and concrete
are the favored
materials for
commercial type
construction.
Wood and brick
are the favored
materials for
residential
construction.