Madelyn- I like how she covered all that we had discussed in class. Getting to read her post was like a review and helped me to remember and retain the information.
Lisa- Her information was well organized and easy to follow. It flowed well together, was detailed, and her pictures and videos tied in nicely with the rest of the post.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Peer Reviews: Greece
Scott- I like how he broke up the content into different sections for his post. It was easy to follow and not too wordy.
Savannah- I like how she focused her post on the columns and furniture. She explained both very thoroughly and gave me a better understanding of the columns.
Savannah- I like how she focused her post on the columns and furniture. She explained both very thoroughly and gave me a better understanding of the columns.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Rome
Rome during its time was the greatest power west of china. It served as a catalyst in spreading art and civilization. They controlled commerce in the the western Mediterranean Sea and they were inspired by Greece. The Romans mastered road building and used post and lintel construction for their buildings. Their columns were both structural and decorative. Extravagant ornamentation is seen throughout their furniture. Vaults and domes started making their way into construction as well as concrete. One can see major developments of the arch, barrel vault and domes. Rome's structures reflected their social values. Tombs and temples were religious structures, Basilicas were for commerce and law, and memorial structures were to celebrate victories.
The Colloseum is one of the most notable structures found in Rome. It is made of stone and concrete as well as seats over 50,000. The arch and barrel vault are present in the structure. Gladiator fights and cultural events were held here.
The Pantheon was built in 126AD and is the world's largest un-reinforced concrete dome of the world. It is a round temple with a dome and was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa.
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The Colloseum is one of the most notable structures found in Rome. It is made of stone and concrete as well as seats over 50,000. The arch and barrel vault are present in the structure. Gladiator fights and cultural events were held here.
The Pantheon was built in 126AD and is the world's largest un-reinforced concrete dome of the world. It is a round temple with a dome and was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa.
Past
Present
Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOylD1KC6kc
Friday, January 29, 2016
Greece
Greek civilization marked the beginning of western ideas and culture. They focused on the worth of the individual and democracy. The Greeks were also masters of philosophy, science, fine arts, geography, medicine, legal systems, and astronomy. Greece is surrounded by the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Ionian sea, and is considered a very mountainous country.
The inhabitants of Crete during 2,000 BC were referred to as Minoans. The Palace of Knossos was the most important structure during this time. It was the center of town housing holding 40,000 inhabitants. This civilization also had very distinctive columns that differed from others.
The Golden Age was from 480-400 BC. It was during this time in which the ancient temple,The Parthenon was built. It is dedicated to the goddess Athena and is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece.
Columns were a big part of Greek construction and have become a symbol of this country. While many of them serve the same purpose, there are different styles and ornamentation. For the most part, each column contains a base, shaft, capital, and entablature.
The homes in Greece were not as elaborate as the temples or public buildings. Most of the houses were built of mud-brick on a stone foundation. They included wooden frameworks and terracotta roof tiles. The courtyards had a few windows on the outside for security and limited the heat from the sun. Rooms in the house were given specific purposes as seen in modern houses and some rooms were reserved for use by different sexes. The homes were inwardly oriented and contained a compluvium and impluvium (cistern). The compluvium was an opening in the roof that allowed for rainwater to enter, and the impluvium is the section that collected the water. The floors were plastered and painted which symbolized the wealthy. Other floors were done with mosaic technique using pebbles, glass, and stone. Most of the designs were animals, flowers, or mythological creatures. The walls were unplastered mud bricks and plastered with paintings. The ceilings were mainly coffered and the doors had wood, stone, or marble frames. The Motifs that are most apparent for Greece are floral or marine, egg and dart, Greek Fret or key.
The furniture material seen throughout Greek culture included leather, cords, copper, bronze, iron, marble, and wood. Thronos was a formal chair of honor, Klismos is a chair that is considered to be the most graceful and influential piece of Greek furniture, Diphros is a stool without arms or a back, and a Kline is a bed that functioned as a modern day sofa. Their tables were small, portable, and lightweight.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR84c-kr0f4
The inhabitants of Crete during 2,000 BC were referred to as Minoans. The Palace of Knossos was the most important structure during this time. It was the center of town housing holding 40,000 inhabitants. This civilization also had very distinctive columns that differed from others.
The Golden Age was from 480-400 BC. It was during this time in which the ancient temple,The Parthenon was built. It is dedicated to the goddess Athena and is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece.
Columns were a big part of Greek construction and have become a symbol of this country. While many of them serve the same purpose, there are different styles and ornamentation. For the most part, each column contains a base, shaft, capital, and entablature.
The homes in Greece were not as elaborate as the temples or public buildings. Most of the houses were built of mud-brick on a stone foundation. They included wooden frameworks and terracotta roof tiles. The courtyards had a few windows on the outside for security and limited the heat from the sun. Rooms in the house were given specific purposes as seen in modern houses and some rooms were reserved for use by different sexes. The homes were inwardly oriented and contained a compluvium and impluvium (cistern). The compluvium was an opening in the roof that allowed for rainwater to enter, and the impluvium is the section that collected the water. The floors were plastered and painted which symbolized the wealthy. Other floors were done with mosaic technique using pebbles, glass, and stone. Most of the designs were animals, flowers, or mythological creatures. The walls were unplastered mud bricks and plastered with paintings. The ceilings were mainly coffered and the doors had wood, stone, or marble frames. The Motifs that are most apparent for Greece are floral or marine, egg and dart, Greek Fret or key.
The furniture material seen throughout Greek culture included leather, cords, copper, bronze, iron, marble, and wood. Thronos was a formal chair of honor, Klismos is a chair that is considered to be the most graceful and influential piece of Greek furniture, Diphros is a stool without arms or a back, and a Kline is a bed that functioned as a modern day sofa. Their tables were small, portable, and lightweight.
Past
Present
Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR84c-kr0f4
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Peer Reviews
Angie- Her post was very informative and straightforward. It was easy to read, and I especially enjoyed her pictures. The ones she chose for the current applications were unique and intriguing.
Anna- Inserting the pictures within the post always makes for an easy and understandable read. I was able to see what she was talking about as I read it.
Anna- Inserting the pictures within the post always makes for an easy and understandable read. I was able to see what she was talking about as I read it.
Ancient Civilization
Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Nubia are the main focus when it comes to ancient civilization. Ancient Mesopotamia is present day Iraq, and Ancient Nubia is present day Ethiopia and Sudan. These areas, including Egypt developed in to high areas of complexity. It was around 4,000 BC when larger cities and towns began appearing. Advances were also made in architecture, math, law, and sculptures. During this time, the architecture was not only used to intimidate viewers, it also showed power and distinguished the different classes of people. Because of its close proximity to the Nile river, trade, transportation, and agriculture were a main focus. Timber was an important item but was hard to come by in Egypt, so they began to have it imported from Lebanon. Other construction material that was important was mud, stone, and brick, all used to build houses and temples.
As for the interiors, the people of this time tried to incorporate lotus blossoms, palms, and open papyrus flowers. They would carve these natural elements into the walls to serve as aesthetic decoration. Religion was also a big influence, so many of the paintings and furniture design were in honor of their gods.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC4U-2ntAGA
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Peer Reviews
Alex- I enjoyed how she went on to discuss more about the igloos. I could tell she did more research on them rather than just discuss what was said in class.
Becca- I like how she set up her blog and the way she incorporated the pictures. In addition to the nice layout, the post itself contained good information and was easy to read.
Becca- I like how she set up her blog and the way she incorporated the pictures. In addition to the nice layout, the post itself contained good information and was easy to read.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Pre-Historic Period
During the prehistoric period, many of the homes constructed were built with the materials found in the natural environment. For example, igloos would be built in Arctic regions, and Matmata underground homes were found in the Sahara Desert. The majority of the shelters that would survive harsh conditions, were those made from durable materials such as stone. Furniture was rarely used during this time, and instead the people were more focused on pattern and design of clothes, rugs, and blankets. They incorporated many colors that had some sort of meaning such as religion or tribal loyalties. Many of the caves found in Laxcaux were the first shelter for humans. One can find over 2,000 figures in these caves, which indicate the earliest example of creating meaning in a space. These figures were a sign of decoration. Finally, Stonehenge, a very popular landmark in Wiltshire England, introduced a new type of construction, post and lintel construction, that can still be seen throughout current designs today.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFqqZn0ZUxY
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