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wood, stones, etc.. In some cases that is true, but classical architecture also had many breath taking and complex buildings. For example, the roofs, brackets, and even their marble or stone structures were made with exquisite detail. Classical architecture architecture of classical antiquity, that is, ancient Greek architecture and the architecture of ancient Rome. It also refers to the style or styles of architecture influenced by those. For example, most of the styles originating in postrenaissance Europe can be described as classical architecture. This broad use of the term is employed by Sir John Summerson in The Classical Language of Architecture. Classical architecture usually denotes architecture which is more or less consciously derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture of classical antiquity, or sometimes even more specifically, from the works of Vitruvius.Different styles of classical architecture have arguably existed since the Carolingian Renaissance and prominently since the Italian Renaissance. Although classical styles of architecture can vary greatly, they can in general all be said to draw on a common "vocabulary" of decorative and constructive elements. In much of the Western world, different classical architectural styles have dominated the history of architecture from the Renaissance until the second world war, though it continues to inform many architects to this day. The term "classical architecture" also applies to any mode of architecture that has evolved to a highly refined state, such as classical Chinese architecture, or classical Mayan architecture. It can also refer to any architecture that employs classical aesthetic philosophy. Origin The style of Classical Architecture started almost when formal writing was created. There is no specific date to my knowledge that the era began or ended. But a lot of this type of architecture was found all around continental Europe. Many times, this type of architecture was either for one or two things. One of the reason that houses were built were for a basic need, shelter. Or, they could have built that home for a god(s), a place to worship a god(s), or a gathering place (ex. Town Hall). As time passed, the buildings became more elaborate and more detailed. Some civilizations grew from stone and mud huts to huge temples as well as tombs like the Egyptians. There is a possibility that the reason the buildings got more and more elaborate was because each city or race was fighting against each other -by buildings. That could explain why these buildings were so elaborate and so time consuming. But probably the most logical reason is that they wanted their buildings to be so elaborate to please their gods as well as please themselves.
Examples As stated above, many examples of Classical architecture can be found in Williamsburg, Va. as well as some buildings in Washington D. C. Some other places where this architectural era would be in Rome. The famous colosseum, The Baths of the Emperor Caracalla, and the Temple of the Pantheon of the Gods are only a few example. As for Greece, some examples of Classical Architecture would be their Temple of Apollo at Thermon, the Temple of Hera at Paestm, and the olympieum at Agrigento. All of these temples looked basically the same, exception size and a few decorative details. In the noble country of Egypt, you can find the Temple of Khons at Karnak, the Treasury of Atreus and even the Temple at Prinias are some examples of the begone era of Classical Architecture. However, these are just a very minute number of examples for Classical Architecture. If you look in the history of almost every European country, you can find that they have some trace of Classical Architecture in their cities or towns. You can look even deeper and find out how they affected everyday life and what they were designed for - from worship, to a gathering place, or just a recreational center. Only you can find out.
Temple of Apollo