Early Christian:
Haley- Haley did a nice job recapping the history of how Christianity came to be in the early Roman
Empire. She did a good job going over the basic architecture advances made, though I wish she would have been more specific or touched on some interior.
Holli- I really liked that Holli gave specific examples of some of the architecture the early Christians used, such as St. Peter's church. I also thought her modern examples of early Christian architecture were both good references and pretty unique.
Byzantine:
Erin K- I liked that Erin went into detail about the specifics shapes and colors used in some of the architecture of the Byzantine era. She also had an interesting video that went along with her blog post that I enjoyed.
Erin- This week, Erin covered the history of the Byzantine era. I really enjoyed how she talked about the rise and fall of the civilization and how that effected the architecture of the time.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Byzantine
The Byzantine era took place from 330-1453 C.E. and was a culture influenced by the Greeks and Orient. One of the huge influences they made on modern day architecture was the creation of the pendentives. This structure was used to make a dome on top of a square building.
They were also known for having multiple domes on a structure, central planning (much like the early Christians), round arches. Most of their design was made with the use of bricks, alternating colored stones, and mosaics.
The Byzantine made a massive impact on many of the exteriors and interiors that we use today. They may not have created a ton of new things, but the things they did create have stuck around for generations.
Modern Inspirations:
-Alternating colored stone floors
-Modern pendemtive dome
They were also known for having multiple domes on a structure, central planning (much like the early Christians), round arches. Most of their design was made with the use of bricks, alternating colored stones, and mosaics.
The Byzantine made a massive impact on many of the exteriors and interiors that we use today. They may not have created a ton of new things, but the things they did create have stuck around for generations.
Modern Inspirations:
-Alternating colored stone floors-Modern pendemtive dome Early Christian
The Early Christians were a brief civilization that took place from 300 to 800 C.E. After Constantine made Christianity the official language of the Roman Empire, they started to grow and make their own impact on architecture and interior design.
There first impact on modern times was the development of the basilica, which was in the shape of a cross.
Other architectural advances include features such as: centrally planned buildings, clerestory windows, and towers flanking exonarthex.
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Furniture of the Early Christians was mostly focused on various types of seats, such as stools and thrones. They were also very focused on the use of paintings, murals, and frescos.
Early Christianity definitely had its own style and made an impact on religious buildings for the modern era.
Modern Inspirations:
-Basilica styled floor plan in a modern day church
-Christian Inspired clerestory windows
There first impact on modern times was the development of the basilica, which was in the shape of a cross.
Other architectural advances include features such as: centrally planned buildings, clerestory windows, and towers flanking exonarthex.
'Furniture of the Early Christians was mostly focused on various types of seats, such as stools and thrones. They were also very focused on the use of paintings, murals, and frescos.
Early Christianity definitely had its own style and made an impact on religious buildings for the modern era.
Modern Inspirations:
-Basilica styled floor plan in a modern day church -Christian Inspired clerestory windows
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Peer Review
This week in History of Interior Design, we learned about the architectural advances made by the ancient Greece and Rome.
Greece:
Lisa- This week on Lisa's blog, she talked about the Greeks and the way they revolutionized modern design. I really appreciated that she went in depth in her explanations of Greek interior.
Krista- Krista did a really good job explaining the past and beliefs of Ancient Greece. I liked that she talked about the Gods and the ways they celebrated them.
Rome:
Kiera- Kiera's post about the Ancient Roman culture was a really good recap of the evolutionary designs that the Roman's created, and I really enjoyed her images of modern day application of Roman designs.
Katie- What stuck out to me the most in Katie's post about Roman architecture was her video that accompanied it. It was really interesting and covered a variety of examples, and even featured a demonstration on how some of their structures worked.
Greece:
Lisa- This week on Lisa's blog, she talked about the Greeks and the way they revolutionized modern design. I really appreciated that she went in depth in her explanations of Greek interior.
Krista- Krista did a really good job explaining the past and beliefs of Ancient Greece. I liked that she talked about the Gods and the ways they celebrated them.
Rome:
Kiera- Kiera's post about the Ancient Roman culture was a really good recap of the evolutionary designs that the Roman's created, and I really enjoyed her images of modern day application of Roman designs.
Katie- What stuck out to me the most in Katie's post about Roman architecture was her video that accompanied it. It was really interesting and covered a variety of examples, and even featured a demonstration on how some of their structures worked.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Rome
As we go into Roman history, we begin to see many architecture advances being made. While they do use various techniques from other ages, such as the post and lintel technique and columns, they also make their own techniques up as well. For example, the Romans were the first civilization to create concrete, which alone is a huge revelation in the architectural world. But with this, they are able to create stronger, sturdier buildings that will last thousands of years.
They also made a huge development of the arch, barrel vault and domes.
Like many other people that we've seen in the past, most of their structures were dedicated to religions and memorials. But for the first time we see a designated place for entertainment. One of the most well known examples of ancient architecture is the coliseum, which was developed by the Romans. This massive arena holds at least 50,000 people and uses a variety of architectural techniques, such as the arch and several different columns.
Another major development from the Romans is their creation of an apartment-like structure. Which of course had a major impact on modern day styles.
Modern day inspirations:
-Modern stadium inspired from the Coliseum
-Modern apartment building inspired by insulas
They also made a huge development of the arch, barrel vault and domes.
Like many other people that we've seen in the past, most of their structures were dedicated to religions and memorials. But for the first time we see a designated place for entertainment. One of the most well known examples of ancient architecture is the coliseum, which was developed by the Romans. This massive arena holds at least 50,000 people and uses a variety of architectural techniques, such as the arch and several different columns.
Another major development from the Romans is their creation of an apartment-like structure. Which of course had a major impact on modern day styles.
Modern day inspirations:
-Modern stadium inspired from the Coliseum-Modern apartment building inspired by insulas Greece
As we enter into the Golden Age of history (480-400 B.C.) our focus is turned to ancient Greece. This civilization is known for their temples dedicated to the gods, as well as several architectural pieces such as columns.
The most important surviving building of Greece is the Parthenon, which is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess, Athena.
Ancient Greece is also known for the Classic Orders of Architecture. This being the column styles they used throughout their buildings. This system was composed of several parts, being: the base, shaft, capital, and entablature.
Although Greece has many influential structures that have made an impact on the modern day, their domestic homes were far less impressive. Being built of mud-brick with a stone foundations, these homes were plain and simple. Though they did consist of modern day techniques such as having separate rooms for various purposes. We also know that the Greeks used paint on walls and had furniture similar to our own.
Modern day inspirations:
-Modern use of Greek columns
- A couch that is similar to a Greek bedstead
The most important surviving building of Greece is the Parthenon, which is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess, Athena.
Ancient Greece is also known for the Classic Orders of Architecture. This being the column styles they used throughout their buildings. This system was composed of several parts, being: the base, shaft, capital, and entablature.
Although Greece has many influential structures that have made an impact on the modern day, their domestic homes were far less impressive. Being built of mud-brick with a stone foundations, these homes were plain and simple. Though they did consist of modern day techniques such as having separate rooms for various purposes. We also know that the Greeks used paint on walls and had furniture similar to our own.
Modern day inspirations:
-Modern use of Greek columns- A couch that is similar to a Greek bedsteadSunday, January 24, 2016
Peer Reviews
This week in class, we discussed the ancient civilizations and their role in influencing modern day interior design.
Rachael- In Rachael's blog, she discussed the evolution of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Nubia. She has a clear grasp on how interior design has been influenced by this era. I liked that she added information on how religion influenced the Egyptian's design and she had nice pictures to show examples from the past. Her modern day representations of ancient civilization's influence on today's architecture and design were also very clear.
Madelyn- I really enjoyed Madelyn's blog post this week. She thought out of the box and discussed King Tut and how Egyptian chairs influence some of our modern day designs. She also made an additional post about Nubia and their use of various materials and architecture, which was also a good read.
Rachael- In Rachael's blog, she discussed the evolution of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Nubia. She has a clear grasp on how interior design has been influenced by this era. I liked that she added information on how religion influenced the Egyptian's design and she had nice pictures to show examples from the past. Her modern day representations of ancient civilization's influence on today's architecture and design were also very clear.
Madelyn- I really enjoyed Madelyn's blog post this week. She thought out of the box and discussed King Tut and how Egyptian chairs influence some of our modern day designs. She also made an additional post about Nubia and their use of various materials and architecture, which was also a good read.
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