Ethiopian History of
Architecture
INTRODUCTION
Prepared by Tigist .Y
In general
history of Understanding of technological, sociological, aesthetic
architecture and artistic influences of different architectural periods.
As well as characteristic design elements and
In previous class you
discussed about the significant architects.
history of architecture
from the birth of Gave knowledge of historical and cultural precedents
civilization to the
present trends in of world architect.
modern architecture.
And finally the influence of fine art on the quality of
architectural design.
In general
history of Introduce about art and architecture of earliest
architecture
civilizations
Focuses on the pre-history and Mesopotamian, Egyptian,
History of architecture I
Greek, Roman,Indian ,Chinese,early Christian and
Byzantine ,Islamic, pre-modern African architecture
Between the birth of civilization up to the medieval
epoch(10th C)
In general
history of About the development of architectural language from
architecture medieval epoch(10thC up to 20th C)
Point out the interdependency b/n the built environment
History of architecture II
and social and economical conditions
Also discuss the r/ship b/n Meditranian and Ethiopian
culture
Origins of modern architecture and town planning up to the
In general current state
history of And also discuss functionalist and formalist architecture in
architecture the mid 20th C
Familiarize the trends of modern architectural movement
like
History of architecture III
–Barometric
–Pragmatic
–Organic metabolism
–Structural rationalism
–Historicism
–New-liberty
Further more the international style late and post modern
architecture deconstructivism and current trends.
What is history?
…We say Architecture is ‘Living History’
HOW?
Architecture is subject to social, political, or
cultural influences. It reflects the society and
communicates the values of that society.
…We say
With the change of the society the face of
Architecture is
‘Living History’ Architecture changes too.
Our architecture has so many stories to tell about
us. It’s our personality and our culture which is
reflected in the shelter we build.
Evolution of architecture
HOW did architecture evolve?
How did
architecture AGRICULTURE FIRST - ARCHITECTURE LATER
evolve? Agriculture created Architecture
Agriculture vs. Architecture Agriculture ; Is necessary for settlement, and at least a
part of the population must be permanently settled before
architecture, other than the simplest shelters, can be
expected to develop.
Regular farming in the Nile delta seems to have begun
around 4 000 B.C.
A powerful Egyptian state then developed which already
about 2600 B.C. was able to command the labor for such
huge constructions as the Cheops Pyramid.