Considering style and influence: we all spend time in different types of human-built structures in our daily lives. Architects have designed these buildings throughout history for our use. Architecture in many places worldwide has stood through time, and can be seen as a reflection of the culture in which it was created. Let's try to find some of these structures on the Internet and see what can be learned from them. (Cyber Search).1. The ancient city of Petra Petra (pē`trə), ancient rock city, in present-day Jordan, known to the Arabs as Wadi Musa for the stream that flows through it. A narrow, winding pass between towering walls leads to the open plain upon which stood the ancient city. in modern-day Adj. 1. modern-day - characteristic of the present; "contemporary trends in design"; "the role of computers in modern-day medicine" contemporary modern - belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; Jordan can be explored online: www.mit.edu:8001/activities/jordanians/jordan/petra.html nabataea.net/petra.html www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/8987/petra.htm www.brown.edu/Departments/Anthropology/Petra/ What types of buildings did you find at Petra? Who do you think built them, and how were they used? How would you describe the style of Petra? What would it have been like to live in ancient times? What did you learn about the history of the location? 2. People have gathered at the Roman Colosseum Colosseum or Coliseum (both: kŏləsē`əm), Ital. Colosseo, common name of the Flavian Amphitheater in Rome, near the southeast end of the Forum, between the Palatine and Esquiline hills. throughout history. See what it looks like today: www.the-colosseum.net/idx-en.htm www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/soc_studies/rome/Colosseum.html www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/romancolosseum/romancolosseum.html greatbuildings.com/buildings/Roman_Colosseum.html What was the original function of this structure? How has it been used throughout history? Does the Colosseum look different now compared to when it was created? What shapes were used in designing it? Can you think of any modern structures that could have been influenced by the Colosseum? 3. In Mexico, the Temple of the Inscriptions was discovered by new cultures, revealing information about previous Mayan civilizations. www.rose-hulman.edu/~delacova/palenqueinscriptions.htm www.sacredsites.com/2nd56/106.html www.jaguar-sun.com/temple.html www.wonderclub.com/WorldWonders/PalenqueHistory.html Can you describe the natural landscape surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. the area? What does the human-built structure look like? How would you describe the shapes of the temple? Which materials were used to build it? What does the temple show about the Mayan culture? 4. Although not everyone has had the opportunity to visit, many people have heard about India's Taj Mahal Taj Mahal (täzh məhäl`, täj məhŭl`), mausoleum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, N India, on the Yamuna River. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian . See and read about this monument Anything by which the memory of a person, thing, idea, art, science or event is preserved or perpetuated. A tomb where a dead body has been deposited. In real-property : www.taj-mahal.net www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Taj_Mahal Mahal may refer to:
www.galenfrysinger.com/taj_mahal.htm www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/TajM.html What does the Taj Mahal look like? How would you describe its style? Which decorative features did you see? What is the purpose of this building? 5. Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. (March 30,1890, Oak Park, Illinois – May 31, 1978, Santa Monica, California), commonly known as Lloyd Wright, was an American architect who did most of his work in Southern California. was a world-famous architect. One of the homes he designed is called Fallingwater, located in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (pĕnsəlvā`nyə), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States. It is bordered by New Jersey, across the Delaware River (E), Delaware (SE), Maryland (S), West Virginia (SW), Ohio (W), and Lake Erie and New York . www.wpconline.org/fallingwaterhome.htm www.pbs.org/flw/buildings/fallingwater/fallingwater.html www.casas.com/architect/franklloydwright/fallingwater0.htm www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Fallingwater.html Why do you think the home is called Fallingwater? What does the surrounding environment look like? What is the style of the home? How does the design incorporate aspects of the natural landscape? What would it be like to live at Fallingwater? What sights, sounds, and smells would be experienced? Now that you've finished the CyberSearch, think about the images you've seen and what you have discovered. Can these artists influence you in creating an artwork yourself? 6. Which types of architecture have played a part in your life? Which buildings and monuments MONUMENTS. Permanent landmarks established for the purpose of ascertaining boundaries. 2. Monuments may be either natural or artificial objects, as rivers, known streams, springs, or marked trees. 7 Wheat. R. 10; 6 Wheat. R. 582; 9 Cranch, 173; 6 Pet. 498; Pet. from other times and cultures do you admire most? If you were an architect, what type of structure would you like to design? What would its function be? Where would it be located, in which type of natural environment? What materials and tools would be needed to build it? Can you describe your style? What influences from other cultures can be seen in your structure? What would visitors experience as they spent time in your design? |
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