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.
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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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9. Architecture
and the dome (my personal favorite).
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/drew/a&a/theromans.htm
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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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11. Architecture
A series of columns is called a colonnade.
A series of arches is called an arcade.
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12. Architecture
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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13. Architecture
The Romans were great engineers. They
developed concrete as a building material,
which was used in building aqueducts, baths,
and other public works projects.
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15. Architecture
During the Industrial Revolution, many new
materials were developed: glass-- Crystal Palace
(1851)
http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1158.htm
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17. Modern Architecture
Antonio Gaudi: Spanish architect– no flat
surface or straight lines (organic)
http://www.lexised.com/architecture/gaudi/casam.html
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19. Modern Architecture
The 1st skyscraper was made in St. Louis,
MO by Louis Sullivan who coined the
expression “form follows function”.
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20. Modern Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright: American architect;
carefully considered the environment where
the building was to be constructed.
“Falling Water”
More Wright
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21. Modern Architecture
Steel and concrete
are the favored
materials for
commercial type
construction.
Wood and brick
are the favored
materials for
residential
construction.
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