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Prehistoric to Roman Architecture Overview

The document outlines the history of architecture, divided into two main modules: Prehistoric and Ancient Architecture, and Classical Architecture. It covers various architectural styles and structures from prehistoric dwellings to ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, detailing notable buildings, terminologies, and architectural elements. Key highlights include the Ziggurat, pyramids, Greek temples, and Roman civic buildings.

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Prehistoric to Roman Architecture Overview

The document outlines the history of architecture, divided into two main modules: Prehistoric and Ancient Architecture, and Classical Architecture. It covers various architectural styles and structures from prehistoric dwellings to ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, detailing notable buildings, terminologies, and architectural elements. Key highlights include the Ziggurat, pyramids, Greek temples, and Roman civic buildings.

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History of Architecture

STUDY Module 1: PREHISTORIC AND ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE


1.1 Prehistoric Architecture
I. Early Dwellings
II. Built Shelter
III. Early Structures / Terminologies
1. Megaliths
2. Menhir
3. Dolmen
4. Cromlech
5. Tumulus
IV. Early Cities: Jericho, Khirokitia, Catal Huyuk

1.2 Mesopotamian Architecture


5. Sumerian
• Ziggurat
6. Babylonian
• Tower of Babel
• Hanging Gardens
• Ishtar Gate
7. Assyrian
• Palace of Sargon
8. Persian
• Persopolis

1.3 Egyptian Architecture


9. Religious Structures
1. Mastaba
2. Temples: Cult, Mortuary
3. Pyramid
1. Types: Step, Bent, Slope
2. Parts of a Pyramid Complex
A. Mortuary Temple
B. Valley Temple
C. Pyramid Temple
D. Pyramid Causeway

[Link] Structures / Terminologies


1. Obelisk
2. Pylon
3. Hypostyle Hall
4. Pylon Temple
5. Kiosk
6. Mammisi
7. Barque Temple
8. Rock - cut Tomb
9. Egyptian Capitals
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1.4 Minoan Architecture


History of Architecture

STUDY Module 2: CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE


2.1 Greek Architecture
I. Phases
1. Aegean
2. Hellenic
3. Hellenistic
II. Orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
III. Temples / Planning of Temples
A. Number of Columns
B. Column Arrangement
C. Intercolumnation
IV. Famous Structures
1. Acropolis
2. Parthenon
3. Temple of Athena Nike
4. Temple of Apollo Epicurius
5. Erechtheion
V. Civic Buildings
1. Agora
2. Theatron
3. Stoa
4. Prytaneion
5. Bouleuterion
6. Odeion
7. Stadion
8. Hippodrome
9. Palaestra
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VI. Residential Buildings
1. Megaron
2. Prostas
3. Pastas
4. Peristyle
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1. Figured Columns: Caryatid, Canephora, Atlas, Herma
2. Temenos
3. Propylaea
4. Hippodamian Grid System

2.2 Roman Architecture


I. Roman Orders: Tuscan, Composite
I. Materials & Methods
1. Arch
2. Vault
3. Opus
4. Roman Concrete
II. Civic Buildings
1. Forum
History of Architecture
2. Basilica
3. Thermae
4. Gymnasium
5. Amphitheater
6. Theatrum
7. Curia
8. Triumphal Arch
9. Circus
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III. Residential Buildings
1. Domus
2. Insula
3. Villa
4. Atrium House

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