Architecture through the ages

Architecture through time and cultures

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How do you think architecture started?

• Man abandons the nomadic life.

• Need to establish a sedentary life.

Architecture origins

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What do you think has been the influence of society on architecture?

Architecture responds to the cultural needs of society.

Construction of living structures or temples of religious veneration.

Prehistoric architecture

Its architecture focused on religious worship, such as the construction of tombs and temples.

Egyptian architecture

They included in their architecture: urbanism, courtyard houses and

the stepped pyramids.

Mesopotamian architecture

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What are the differences between the Egyptian pyramids and the Mesopotamian pyramids?

They made use of columns and decorative elements.

Greek architecture

They incorporated innovative elements such as: the arc, the arcades, the vault and

the dome.

Roman architecture

Some characteristics are: The tall buildings, the domes, constructions made with stone, cornices with corbels and the barrel and quarter-sphere vaults.

Romanesque architecture

Multiple Choice

Elements such as the vault were introduced by:

• The Greek architecture

• The Roman architecture

• The Romanesque architecture

Multiple Choice

They used the columns to obtain tall buildings:

• The Greek architecture

• The Roman architecture

• The Romanesque architecture

It was characterized by having large windows, decorated with colored glass called stained glass.

Gothic architecture

Use of symmetry and perspective, as well as the design of spaces for man.

Renaissance architecture

We see classic elements used freely and under the criteria of each artist.

Mannerist architecture

Multiple Choice

It was a reaction to beauty and symmetry:

• Gothic architecture

• Renaissance architecture

• Mannerist architecture

The baroque style was characterized by its drama, dynamism and its concave and convex angles.

Baroque architecture

Use of the following elements: softer colors, curved and asymmetrical shapes and elaborate and complex designs.

Rococo architecture

Return to simplicity. You could say that it is a reinterpretation of Greek and Roman architecture.

Neoclassical architecture

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What is a more likely example of rococo architecture?

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What is a more likely example of baroque architecture?

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What is a more likely example of neoclassical architecture?

The buildings that represent this movement have sculptural ornamentation, combined with modern lines.

Beaux Arts architecture

Use of sinuous and curved lines, and inspiration from natural organic elements.

Art Nouveau architecture

New materials such as concrete, steel and glass will be used.

Modern Architecture

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Why is the concept of Modern architecture important?

Use of straight lines, geometric patterns and bright colors.

Art Deco architecture

In this stage, color, symbolism and ornament are reintroduced to the facades.

Postmodern architecture

The style of contemporary architecture is very chaotic. Free experimentation is allowed with different trends, forms and techniques at the same time.

Contemporary Architecture

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What is the difference between postmodern and contemporary architecture?

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