Islamic - Reviews
Rachael: I really liked the detail that Rachael went into when talking about all of the different mosques, and their designs. I also really liked the pictures she chose of the designs that she used for the current applications.
Erin K: I really like how erin went into detail more on the history aspects of islam, as well as mentioning certain important design features of the different mosques.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Islamic Design
The islamic religion was headed by mohammed, and it was the foundation of islamic design. The first mosque was mohammeds farm, and this was a prototype for mosques to come. These mosques were used as a place where people came to pray to god. One of the first mosques was the mosque of Sultan Ahmed, also known as the "Blue Mosque." This mosque had over 20,000 hand made tiles, over 50 different tulip designs, and 200 stained glass windows. The walls in this mosque looked like carpets, and the designs were geometric, with non representational decoration. The Taj Mahal was constructed during this time period. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan upon the death of his favorite wife Mumtaz Muhal. It was also seen as an earthy replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise. The great mosque of cordoba was also constructed during this time, and it had a hypostyle architectural design. The alhambra was a large palace and fortress complex. The alhambras most notable features are muqarnas-which are filled arches and domes found throughout the palace.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZzyLgnBxNI
The islamic religion was headed by mohammed, and it was the foundation of islamic design. The first mosque was mohammeds farm, and this was a prototype for mosques to come. These mosques were used as a place where people came to pray to god. One of the first mosques was the mosque of Sultan Ahmed, also known as the "Blue Mosque." This mosque had over 20,000 hand made tiles, over 50 different tulip designs, and 200 stained glass windows. The walls in this mosque looked like carpets, and the designs were geometric, with non representational decoration. The Taj Mahal was constructed during this time period. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan upon the death of his favorite wife Mumtaz Muhal. It was also seen as an earthy replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise. The great mosque of cordoba was also constructed during this time, and it had a hypostyle architectural design. The alhambra was a large palace and fortress complex. The alhambras most notable features are muqarnas-which are filled arches and domes found throughout the palace.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZzyLgnBxNI
Romanesque - Reviews
Savannah: I really like the way she went into extreme detail about the architecture of this period, because she even gave specific examples and pointed out which ones were examples of which types!
Haley: I like that haley went into detail on about the structures of these churches, and the pictures she used really helped to see the difference in architecture during this time period.
Savannah: I really like the way she went into extreme detail about the architecture of this period, because she even gave specific examples and pointed out which ones were examples of which types!
Haley: I like that haley went into detail on about the structures of these churches, and the pictures she used really helped to see the difference in architecture during this time period.
Romanesque
Charles the Great, or often referred to as Charlemagne was crowned emperor of the Roman Empire in 800 AD. Charlemagne encouraged learning and the arts. He also established schools and monasteries, while also encouraging these buildings to use technology of roman structures. The religious movement during this time was very strong! The churches had vaulted masonry ceilings and roofs instead of wood. They used semicircular arches and vaults to hold the weight. The plans used for these churches were from the early christian basilica. There were typically three different types of vaults during this time period. Those being: the barrel vault, the groin vault, and the ribbed vault. The interiors during this time were also very unique, and had many different characteristics to them. These interiors had multiple aisles, better illumination, and choir added. They were also larger for more worship, and a surrounding area for processions. They were known for their towers, as well as their detailed sculptures. The walls of these interiors were painted rich greens, blues, purples, and golds, with various tapestries, and gilded sculptures. The ornament types they used at this time were stone carvings, and teaching illustrations to an illiterate people. The residential design of this time period was also very unique. The houses were made of wood, mud, and twigs. The floors were dirty with little light and very little warmth! Not too many of these homes survived because of their wood structure. Also, during this Romanesque time period, there were two types of chairs that were significant. Those being the Throne of Dagobert, and the Throne of Charlemagne.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aeY6Z2VZ6g
Charles the Great, or often referred to as Charlemagne was crowned emperor of the Roman Empire in 800 AD. Charlemagne encouraged learning and the arts. He also established schools and monasteries, while also encouraging these buildings to use technology of roman structures. The religious movement during this time was very strong! The churches had vaulted masonry ceilings and roofs instead of wood. They used semicircular arches and vaults to hold the weight. The plans used for these churches were from the early christian basilica. There were typically three different types of vaults during this time period. Those being: the barrel vault, the groin vault, and the ribbed vault. The interiors during this time were also very unique, and had many different characteristics to them. These interiors had multiple aisles, better illumination, and choir added. They were also larger for more worship, and a surrounding area for processions. They were known for their towers, as well as their detailed sculptures. The walls of these interiors were painted rich greens, blues, purples, and golds, with various tapestries, and gilded sculptures. The ornament types they used at this time were stone carvings, and teaching illustrations to an illiterate people. The residential design of this time period was also very unique. The houses were made of wood, mud, and twigs. The floors were dirty with little light and very little warmth! Not too many of these homes survived because of their wood structure. Also, during this Romanesque time period, there were two types of chairs that were significant. Those being the Throne of Dagobert, and the Throne of Charlemagne.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aeY6Z2VZ6g
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Byzantine - Reviews
Katie: I really liked how Katie went into great detail about the architecture trends during this time period. I also really liked how she elaborated on the materials that were used on both the exterior and interior designs during this time.
Becca: I really liked the layout that Becca used! It made it a really good read because the words were supported by pictures along the sides. Also, it was really neat the way she went into detail on what influenced the interiors of these churches.
Katie: I really liked how Katie went into great detail about the architecture trends during this time period. I also really liked how she elaborated on the materials that were used on both the exterior and interior designs during this time.
Becca: I really liked the layout that Becca used! It made it a really good read because the words were supported by pictures along the sides. Also, it was really neat the way she went into detail on what influenced the interiors of these churches.
Byzantine
The Byzantine period took place during the middle ages between 330-153 CE. The Byzantine empire was the longest political entity in european history. They had a secular form of leadership and religion, and was associated with the easter culture. Constantinople became the capitol of the Roman empire-which is current Istanbul. The byzantine emperor was Justinian in 527 CE. During this period the basilica plan began changing to a more centralized plan, having a combination of a dome from the east and the square base of the classical temples of the west. This formed a new architectural style known as a domed basilica. Also the use of pendentives brought about a change. Pendentives being a constructive device permitting the placing of a circular dome over a square room or a dome.
During this period the Hagia Sophia considered the main cathedral of Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia was referred to as the 'Church of Hold Wisdom.' This building is an example of the east meeting the west. This church had a central plan with a circle of windows, it also had very massive domes. The presence of the domes gives the sense of importance to the exterior of the building. Thy also used very hollow tile for the dome, which resulted in the church collapsing two to three times during its construction. This construction incorporated the pendentives method of support as well.
The Byzantine architecture had a few similar characteristics of its' previous eras. These building has multiple domes, with central planning, as well as round arches and arcades. Mosaics were also a very important factor as they have always been, although the mosaics during this time consisted of gold. Brick was what all of the building were predominately made of, with alternating stone colors, or alternating between stone and brick. Also, there are pendentives present quite often, and these interiors are divided into different bays. St. Marks Basilica in Venice Italy is a really good example of his Byzantine Architecture.
The interiors of these Byzantine building were also very similar to past eras. The flooring was tiled in marble, with geometric designs. Also, the surfaces on the walls and ceilings contained designs. These designs included marble, frescoes, mosaics, and alabasters.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6383ZDXB0Q
The Byzantine period took place during the middle ages between 330-153 CE. The Byzantine empire was the longest political entity in european history. They had a secular form of leadership and religion, and was associated with the easter culture. Constantinople became the capitol of the Roman empire-which is current Istanbul. The byzantine emperor was Justinian in 527 CE. During this period the basilica plan began changing to a more centralized plan, having a combination of a dome from the east and the square base of the classical temples of the west. This formed a new architectural style known as a domed basilica. Also the use of pendentives brought about a change. Pendentives being a constructive device permitting the placing of a circular dome over a square room or a dome.
During this period the Hagia Sophia considered the main cathedral of Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia was referred to as the 'Church of Hold Wisdom.' This building is an example of the east meeting the west. This church had a central plan with a circle of windows, it also had very massive domes. The presence of the domes gives the sense of importance to the exterior of the building. Thy also used very hollow tile for the dome, which resulted in the church collapsing two to three times during its construction. This construction incorporated the pendentives method of support as well.
The Byzantine architecture had a few similar characteristics of its' previous eras. These building has multiple domes, with central planning, as well as round arches and arcades. Mosaics were also a very important factor as they have always been, although the mosaics during this time consisted of gold. Brick was what all of the building were predominately made of, with alternating stone colors, or alternating between stone and brick. Also, there are pendentives present quite often, and these interiors are divided into different bays. St. Marks Basilica in Venice Italy is a really good example of his Byzantine Architecture.
The interiors of these Byzantine building were also very similar to past eras. The flooring was tiled in marble, with geometric designs. Also, the surfaces on the walls and ceilings contained designs. These designs included marble, frescoes, mosaics, and alabasters.
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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6383ZDXB0Q
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Early Christianity - Reviews
Holli: I really liked the images she chose for her current applications because they were different, and not just typical pictures of churches. I also liked how she went into a lot of detail on how christianity came about because thats very important to know.
Angie: I liked how she mentioned the different building built, and provided details about that because, it helped to see how they were similar but also different in layouts and materials.
Holli: I really liked the images she chose for her current applications because they were different, and not just typical pictures of churches. I also liked how she went into a lot of detail on how christianity came about because thats very important to know.
Angie: I liked how she mentioned the different building built, and provided details about that because, it helped to see how they were similar but also different in layouts and materials.
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