Essays on Architecture

The significance of the architecture and sculptural program of the Acropolis was that it not only greatly influenced the entire west but also influenced the future of art and architecture. The Acropolis was an example of the extraordinary sculptural and architectural achievements used by the Greek. At the center of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, which...

‘It didn’t seek to be pretty; it didn’t seek to soothe.” “And it was soon the object of bien-pensant loathing’ continues Jonathan Meades in his reflection in “Bunkers, Brutalism and Bloodymindedness: Concrete Poetry” (2014), implementing Brutalism as a movement with its own distinct unapologetic characteristics and most importantly an architecture of effect. The essay will...

Architecture is a complex topic to talk about as it can function as a creative and artistic masterpiece whilst also being an intrinsic function as to how humans operate. Architecture dictates society and society dictates architecture. In a sense architecture is the embodiment of both the individual and the group, thus making it so hard...

“The Revival of architectural philosophies and styles have been a recurrent theme in architectural history. Discuss the motivating factors and the enabling events from one such revival drawing on examples from the lecture series.” Revival of architecture is the restoration of visual styles and principles of previous architectural periods. This is provided that certain elements...

Egypt: Back in 6000BC Egyptians settled in the Nile valley, because the place where they used to live has suffered from soil depression (growing the same crops, as a result of the soil luck certain minerals). Ended up the fertile land deteriorated in to barren sand (Sahara desert). Therefore the climate in Egypt is mainly...

The ancient Greeks are known for many things throughout history most famously is their theater and their architecture, and other things such as literature, and music. But all of these things have one underlaying theme in common with each other, these themes and famous feats of the ancient Greeks all embody their classical ideal that...

Gothic Architecture Belgium is known for architectural movements such as Rococo, Classicism, Art Nouveu, Gothic, Art Deco, and Modernism. For this project Gothic architecture will analysed and used in some way. The sub-question then being: “To what extent can principles of Gothic Architecture be used in a modern design for a community center?” Gothic architecture...

The Industrial Revolution radically changed human’s everyday life and society in general, by bringing low-quality mass-created products in homes, more individuals, industry in urban areas, and progressively social, political, and financial issues. It would appear that ‘more’ is the word that best portrays this certain state. Henceforth, architects of the time acknowledged the failure of...

Antiquity is the quality of being ancient. The term is used to refer to the Egyptian, Greek, Roman times, and is often based on the theory of ideal forms. Renaissance architecture is European engineering between the mid-fifteenth and mid-seventeenth century. It exhibits a cognizant restoration and improvement of specific components of the established idea and...

Antiquity and Neoclassical Architecture Critically assess the role of antiquity in the development of neoclassical architecture and interiors. In your answer give THREE examples of neoclassical architecture and interior and describe ONE in detail. Antiquity is the quality of being ancient. The term is used to refer to the Egyptian, Greek, Roman times, and is...