English:
Becca- Becca chose to do the Middle English era for her blog this week. She had a lot of information on the design of the time, as well as including the brief history of the time period which i liked. I also enjoyed that she added some art in, instead of just buildings.
Madelyn- I really enjoyed how she chose to write nearly exclusively on Christopher Wren and his importance during this time period. It was different than most other blogs and I really enjoyed that.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Late English Renaissance
The late renaissance is also known as the neoclassical era for the English. This period was about the revival of the interest in the arts of Greece and Rome, as well as focusing on various books.
One of the important pieces of architecture from this time is the Chiswick house, which was designed by Richard Boyle with William Kent.
This building is also known as the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement.
Another key person during this time is Robert Adam, who was a Scottish architect and designer. His designs were delicate and finely detailed. Some of his other characteristics included classical columns, arch forms, and domes.
As you can see he also used a lot of classical elements, like pilasters, arched niches, panels, and delicate ceilings. Of all these things, however, he is mostly known for his satinwood and extreme formal style; and NOT known for his focal point on fireplaces.
George Hepplewhite was also a huge influence on this era. He created the very popular oval and heart shaped chair backs, and popularized satinwood.
And finally, there was Thomas Sheraton, who had an elegant and crisp design. He didn't have complicated curves and had basic square back legs for his furniture.'
Modern Applications:
One of the important pieces of architecture from this time is the Chiswick house, which was designed by Richard Boyle with William Kent.
This building is also known as the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement.
Another key person during this time is Robert Adam, who was a Scottish architect and designer. His designs were delicate and finely detailed. Some of his other characteristics included classical columns, arch forms, and domes.
As you can see he also used a lot of classical elements, like pilasters, arched niches, panels, and delicate ceilings. Of all these things, however, he is mostly known for his satinwood and extreme formal style; and NOT known for his focal point on fireplaces.
George Hepplewhite was also a huge influence on this era. He created the very popular oval and heart shaped chair backs, and popularized satinwood.
And finally, there was Thomas Sheraton, who had an elegant and crisp design. He didn't have complicated curves and had basic square back legs for his furniture.'
Modern Applications:
Peer Review
French Week 3:
Holli- This week, Holli also chose to write about the Neoclassical French era. She did a really good job stating all of the important information regarding the key elements of this time period. She also found some impressive modern applications that fit really well with this era.
Haley- I really enjoyed that Haley was straight to the point and listed the important features of the Neoclassical Era. I also enjoyed some of her youtube clip that was pretty interesting.
Holli- This week, Holli also chose to write about the Neoclassical French era. She did a really good job stating all of the important information regarding the key elements of this time period. She also found some impressive modern applications that fit really well with this era.
Haley- I really enjoyed that Haley was straight to the point and listed the important features of the Neoclassical Era. I also enjoyed some of her youtube clip that was pretty interesting.
French: Neoclassic
The Neoclassic era began with the end of the Rococo period when the women because to turn Rococo toward classicism. One of the important people for this era was Madame de Pompadour, who developed art and architecture in France. One of the things she suggested during this time was the Petite Trianon.
Some of the key elements of this era were the Roman forms, strict architecture schemes, and the Doric capital. They also used paint on walls to make them look marble, and ancient Egyptian ornamentation.
Modern Applications:
Peer Reviews
French 2:
Alex: This week, Alex talked about the Baroque style. She mentioned some of the key buildings of the time and her youtube video was interesting.
Emma: Emma also chose to write about the Baroque style in this weeks blog, but also mentioned the Rococo. I thought she did a really good job mentioning the important elements of design, as well as choosing modern applications that went with the period.
Alex: This week, Alex talked about the Baroque style. She mentioned some of the key buildings of the time and her youtube video was interesting.
Emma: Emma also chose to write about the Baroque style in this weeks blog, but also mentioned the Rococo. I thought she did a really good job mentioning the important elements of design, as well as choosing modern applications that went with the period.
French: Rococo
During the reign of Louis XV, there were many wars and struggles happening which led to the "rise of the common folk." Because of this, there were many changes to the building types that were being built. Instead of grand chateaux and palace, mansions and townhouses took the spotlight. Extravagant gardens were things of the past, making way for more comfortable ad private living.
This era also led to a more feminine style of design, as well as a focus on rooms such as: dining rooms, libraries, secret rooms, and more.
One of the main aspects of the Rococo style is the curves that you see throughout the interiors. This is included in everything from chairs to mirrors to walls.
The most celebrated cabinetmaker of the time was Jean Francois Oeben. He was noted for his intricate details and floral marquetry. He also used veneers and created the Burea du Roi.
Modern Applications
This era also led to a more feminine style of design, as well as a focus on rooms such as: dining rooms, libraries, secret rooms, and more.
One of the main aspects of the Rococo style is the curves that you see throughout the interiors. This is included in everything from chairs to mirrors to walls.
Modern Applications
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Peer Reviews
French:
Rachael- I think Rachael did a really good job going into the specifics of the French era design. She had a lot of information that really captivated the time period.
Savannah- Savannah's blog did a really good job summing up the importance of the French era. She had great information and beautiful modern applications.
Rachael- I think Rachael did a really good job going into the specifics of the French era design. She had a lot of information that really captivated the time period.
Savannah- Savannah's blog did a really good job summing up the importance of the French era. She had great information and beautiful modern applications.
French
Throughout time, the French era went through many styles, mostly centered around Romanesque and Gothic periods. During this time there was a big need for a designer, so the ornamaniste (or decorator) was born. One of these decorators was Francois I, a famous patron of arts. He was acknowledged for his traditional style, Gothic forms and Italian Renaissance ornament. His works inlude: Loire Valley, Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Fontainebleau, Chateau de Blois, and the renovations of the Louvre.
One of the interesting traits of this time was that there was little need for new religious structures and they added more focus on park-like settings and exteriors. They also worked on many Chateaus at the time.
Chateau de Fontainebleau was one the the many. It included large structures, formal gardens, fountains, lakes, and elaborate interiors.
Modern Applications:
One of the interesting traits of this time was that there was little need for new religious structures and they added more focus on park-like settings and exteriors. They also worked on many Chateaus at the time.
Chateau de Fontainebleau was one the the many. It included large structures, formal gardens, fountains, lakes, and elaborate interiors.
Modern Applications:
Peer Reviews
Spanish:
Amanda- Amanda's blog post was incredibly detailed. She did a very good job of providing in depth descriptions of the different styles used throughout Spanish history. Along with that, it was nice to see the direct connections between the historical events of the time such as the removal of the Moors and how it changed designs of the time.
Haley- In this blog, Haley does an excellent job of focusing on the key ideas regarding Spanish architecture while also including fun anecdotal facts. In particular, I found the information regarding number of castles in Spain both interesting and effective in helping to add personality to post. Finally, I feel that Haley's imagery was very good at demonstrating the different techniques discussed in her post.
Amanda- Amanda's blog post was incredibly detailed. She did a very good job of providing in depth descriptions of the different styles used throughout Spanish history. Along with that, it was nice to see the direct connections between the historical events of the time such as the removal of the Moors and how it changed designs of the time.
Haley- In this blog, Haley does an excellent job of focusing on the key ideas regarding Spanish architecture while also including fun anecdotal facts. In particular, I found the information regarding number of castles in Spain both interesting and effective in helping to add personality to post. Finally, I feel that Haley's imagery was very good at demonstrating the different techniques discussed in her post.
Spanish
The Spanish Period was a fusion of Christian Spain with Moorish Art Termed Mudejar. During this time there was a great loss to the handicrafts and commerce of southern Spain. However, they did take great influence from the Italian Renaissance, as well as Early Christian, Medieval, and several others.
One of their buildings included the Alhambra, Granada which was the last of the Spanish palaces completed before the expulsion of the moors.
Eventually, this era entered the Plateresco Phase (Silversmith's style) which took on a Gothic or Renaissance construction style.
They also had a Desornamentado phase which was an unornamented style of architecture. It was characterized by its austerity and applied to court, ecclesiastical and public buildings.
Most of their interiors included iron grills for windows, and openings, ad was as iron handrails. Other features included colored tiles, painted and carved ceilings, and plasterwork.
They also used a lot of walnut for furniture such as armchairs, benches, Vargueno, and tables.
Modern Applications:
One of their buildings included the Alhambra, Granada which was the last of the Spanish palaces completed before the expulsion of the moors.
Eventually, this era entered the Plateresco Phase (Silversmith's style) which took on a Gothic or Renaissance construction style.
They also had a Desornamentado phase which was an unornamented style of architecture. It was characterized by its austerity and applied to court, ecclesiastical and public buildings.
Most of their interiors included iron grills for windows, and openings, ad was as iron handrails. Other features included colored tiles, painted and carved ceilings, and plasterwork.
They also used a lot of walnut for furniture such as armchairs, benches, Vargueno, and tables.
Modern Applications:
Peer Review
Italian Renaissance:
Madelyn- I liked that Madelyn's modern applications fit well into the theme of the Italian Renaissance. I also really enjoyed that she gave a lot of information and focus on Da'Vinci
Alex- I really liked that Alex went into a lot of detail about the Florence Cathedral.
Madelyn- I liked that Madelyn's modern applications fit well into the theme of the Italian Renaissance. I also really enjoyed that she gave a lot of information and focus on Da'Vinci
Alex- I really liked that Alex went into a lot of detail about the Florence Cathedral.
Italian Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance took place from 1400-1600 and is known as the "rebirth." This time period took place in Florence, Italy and involved many advances in art and literature. This shift in emphasis led to the recognition of many architects and artists, as well as business leaders.
One of the main buildings of the time period were the palazzo, which was a term to generalize a buildings with certain characteristics, such as symmetry, repeated windows and a heavy project cornice. There are many well known Palazzo, such as the Palazzo Medici, Davanzati, and Farnese.
The Villa Rotonda was another important building constructed at this time. It was created by a man named Andrea Palladio, who was the most influential architect of the Renaissance. His classical temple included stairs, six columns, entablature and pediment, a was designed with rooms arranged symmetrically around the dome.
As for interior advancements during the Italian Renaissance, their detail didn't fall short. May buildings had decorative moldings, doors with frames, elaborate ceilings, painted wall and ceilings decorations, brick, marble and more.
Modern Applications:
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One of the main buildings of the time period were the palazzo, which was a term to generalize a buildings with certain characteristics, such as symmetry, repeated windows and a heavy project cornice. There are many well known Palazzo, such as the Palazzo Medici, Davanzati, and Farnese.
The Villa Rotonda was another important building constructed at this time. It was created by a man named Andrea Palladio, who was the most influential architect of the Renaissance. His classical temple included stairs, six columns, entablature and pediment, a was designed with rooms arranged symmetrically around the dome.
As for interior advancements during the Italian Renaissance, their detail didn't fall short. May buildings had decorative moldings, doors with frames, elaborate ceilings, painted wall and ceilings decorations, brick, marble and more.
Modern Applications:
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Sunday, February 28, 2016
Peer Reviews
The Americas:
Emma- Emma did a nice job summarizing the concepts of the early Americas and their advances in architecture. Her modern applications really hit the mark.
Erin K- Erin did a really good job explaining all of the civilizations of the Americas. She gave a lot of examples which was nice, but her modern applications could have been better.
China & India:
Hailey- Hailey had a nice over all summary of the accomplishments of early China and India and her modern examples were good.
Haley- I liked that Haley gave general information about China as well as facts about their architecture. she did a nice job explaining everything and her modern applications were good examples.
Emma- Emma did a nice job summarizing the concepts of the early Americas and their advances in architecture. Her modern applications really hit the mark.
Erin K- Erin did a really good job explaining all of the civilizations of the Americas. She gave a lot of examples which was nice, but her modern applications could have been better.
China & India:
Hailey- Hailey had a nice over all summary of the accomplishments of early China and India and her modern examples were good.
Haley- I liked that Haley gave general information about China as well as facts about their architecture. she did a nice job explaining everything and her modern applications were good examples.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
China and India
From 1600 B.C.- 1912 A.D. we begin to see the early Chinese and Indian civilizations.
China:
China has been the longest continuous civilizations in the world, lasting 4,000 years and holds the worlds largest populations. One of their architecture advances was the development of stupa, which are mounds of dirt which hold a permanent structure on top. The prototype was developed in India, but was transferred to China with the spread of Buddhism.
One of China's most well known structures is the Great Wall, which is made of stone, brick, wood and mud. It surrounds the northern part of China and is accompanied by watch towers.
China:
China has been the longest continuous civilizations in the world, lasting 4,000 years and holds the worlds largest populations. One of their architecture advances was the development of stupa, which are mounds of dirt which hold a permanent structure on top. The prototype was developed in India, but was transferred to China with the spread of Buddhism.
One of China's most well known structures is the Great Wall, which is made of stone, brick, wood and mud. It surrounds the northern part of China and is accompanied by watch towers.
China is also responsible for bringing many interiors to the modern culture. One of their many well known styles is their courtyard building style which focuses on orientation, layout, and symmetry. They also developed new kinds of chairs, tables, and other furniture.
India:
Other than creating the prototype of the Stupa and courtyard designs, India wasn't known for their architecture or interior. They didn't have much furniture, which led to people sitting, eating, and sleeping on the floor.
Modern Applications:
The Americas
Around 2000 B.C. - 1521 A.D. we begin to see the development of the Americas. Like many other civilizations that we've seen before, these societies consisted of nobles, commoners, sporting events, farming, and more. The main civilizations that we know of are the Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, and Olmecs which lives throughout southern Central America and northern South America. Also like many others before them, religion was a huge influence and most of their architecture was dedicated to it.
Olmecs:
The Olmecs were the first major civilization of Mexico who were known for developing hieroglyphic writing, calendars, and realistic artwork. Their temple, La Venta, was the first example of a temple focused city type.
Mayas:
The Mayans, which occupied the high and lowlands of a portion of Central America. They are known for their four sided pyramid, Castillo, as well as ritualistic furniture and the Jaguar throne.
Aztecs:
This civilizations seems to be the most prominent in architectural advances in the Americans. The Aztecs had many temples and pyramids, as well as floating gardens, and Montezuma's throne. Much of their art had expressions of thoughts on life.
Modern Applications:
Olmecs:
The Olmecs were the first major civilization of Mexico who were known for developing hieroglyphic writing, calendars, and realistic artwork. Their temple, La Venta, was the first example of a temple focused city type.
The Mayans, which occupied the high and lowlands of a portion of Central America. They are known for their four sided pyramid, Castillo, as well as ritualistic furniture and the Jaguar throne.
This civilizations seems to be the most prominent in architectural advances in the Americans. The Aztecs had many temples and pyramids, as well as floating gardens, and Montezuma's throne. Much of their art had expressions of thoughts on life.
Incas:
The Incas had the largest empire in the Pre-Columbian America. They are well known for their architecture, especially the area of Machu Picchu.
Modern Applications:
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Peer Review
Gothic Era:
Amanda- I liked that Amanda did a good job with the specifics of the Gothic era. She did a good job hitting all of the points of this time period and mentioning their advances in the architectural field.
Scott- I really like how organized Scott's blog is. His information is easy to read and he adds his own thoughts into his blog, rather than just stating facts. I also thought that the table he showed in the video was really cool and interesting. It does a great job of applying the Gothic feel.
Amanda- I liked that Amanda did a good job with the specifics of the Gothic era. She did a good job hitting all of the points of this time period and mentioning their advances in the architectural field.
Scott- I really like how organized Scott's blog is. His information is easy to read and he adds his own thoughts into his blog, rather than just stating facts. I also thought that the table he showed in the video was really cool and interesting. It does a great job of applying the Gothic feel.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Gothic
The Gothic society was centered around Paris in the times of knighthood, chivalry, and guilds. One of their main focuses at the time were churches and religion. This lead to the introduction of the pointed arch, ribbed vault, and fly buttress. Generally, most cathedrals at this time were associated with weightlessness, stained glass, and earthly features.Another huge advancement made by this time period was the Rose window, which is still used in many churches today.
As for residential homes during the Gothic era, unfortunately there aren't many homes left. Most of the information on them is gathered from manuscripts and tapestries. We do know that they were rich in color, materials, and decoration.
One of the pieces of furniture invented during the Gothic era is the cupboard.
Modern Applications:
One of the pieces of furniture invented during the Gothic era is the cupboard.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Peer Reviews
Romanesque:
Claire- I really enjoyed Claire's blog this week, especially her video. The cartoon-y style made it fun and interesting to watch.
Emma- I thought that Emma did a really nice job with this weeks blog. She talked a lot about the the people and how they used the furniture, rather than just stating facts. It definitely made for a more interesting read.
Islamic:
Becca- I liked that Becca went into detail about mosques and showed several pictures of the Blue Mosque. Though I wish there would have been some modern application examples.
Angie- I thought Angie did a good job recapping a lot of the architectural advances made by the early Islamic era. Her modern applications pictures were perfect as well. I really liked the first picture she posted
Claire- I really enjoyed Claire's blog this week, especially her video. The cartoon-y style made it fun and interesting to watch.
Emma- I thought that Emma did a really nice job with this weeks blog. She talked a lot about the the people and how they used the furniture, rather than just stating facts. It definitely made for a more interesting read.
Islamic:
Becca- I liked that Becca went into detail about mosques and showed several pictures of the Blue Mosque. Though I wish there would have been some modern application examples.
Angie- I thought Angie did a good job recapping a lot of the architectural advances made by the early Islamic era. Her modern applications pictures were perfect as well. I really liked the first picture she posted
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Islamic Design
The beginning of Islamic design began mostly with various mosques. The features of these included various elements such as perimeter wall, covered halls of columns, and a courtyard. Other features include classic capitols with an Islamic arch.
Islamic design featured many modern concepts as well. In many mosques, there are hand made tiles, stained glass, and walls that look like carpets. Their patterns were all geometrical, which we see all over modern design.
Modern Applications:
Romanesque
During 800 AD in the Roman Empire, Charles the Great was crowned emperor. He heavily encouraged the arts, learning, literature, and established schools and monasteries. Because of this, the Roman Empire was heavily expanded upon.
Many churches that were built used plans from the Early Christian Basilicas, but added a side chapel and better illumination, as well as a choir. They also used paints, such as blues, purples, and gold.
Residential homes, however, were much more primitive for the time. Much of the framework was made from wood, and were drafty, wet, and dark. Because of this, there would be fires which engulfed whole houses, causing many to die.
Modern Application:
Many churches that were built used plans from the Early Christian Basilicas, but added a side chapel and better illumination, as well as a choir. They also used paints, such as blues, purples, and gold.
Residential homes, however, were much more primitive for the time. Much of the framework was made from wood, and were drafty, wet, and dark. Because of this, there would be fires which engulfed whole houses, causing many to die.
Modern Application:
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