!
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible due May 13
Week 2: Greek and Roman Architectural Influences
84 121
This week you will read and learn about architectural influences from Ancient Greece and the Roman
Empire. What are some of the main features of these architectural styles? Use examples from the text
or the digital fieldtrip archives to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and
citations to help illustrate your points.
This topic is closed for comments.
Search entries or author Unread " # $ Subscribed
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901) !
HILARY DIETZ (Instructor)
Apr 21, 2018
Class,
You may begin posting in this discussion on Sunday, 5/6. The discussion closes on Sunday,
May 13.
This week you will read and learn about architectural influences from Ancient Greece and the
Roman Empire. What are some of the main features of these architectural styles? Use
examples from the text or the digital fieldtrip archives to help support your answer. Please
remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points.
Sayre, H. M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities. Boston, Pearson.
Edited by HILARY DIETZ (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901) on Apr 21 at 11:40am
%
Ahmed Bashiru
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/79147) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/791
May 9, 2018
,Hello Professor and Class,
According to chapter three of our reading, “the basic design elements for architecture from the
ancient Greek times to the present day” are the classical Greek orders. There are three
orders, namely, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. An order is the relationship between the three
vertical elements, which are, the platform, the column, and the entablature. These are the
components of the classical Greek architecture. (Sayre. 2012. P. 51)
Each one of the orders has its own unique characteristics that make it different from the
others. The Corinthian column is smaller than the others. One of its unique features is that it
seems to be supported by ordinary leaves due to its floral design and appearance.
The Ionic column however, is bigger than the Corinthian but lighter as stated in the reading.
The Doric column is comparatively the heaviest among the three.
Another clear difference that can be seen from the attached images is that the Doric column
which is the heaviest does not sit on a base and do not have any designs on the top. The Ionic
column has scroll-like designs on the top and sits on a base. The Corinthian also sits on a
base like the Ionic column, but it has a lot of design on the top, usually in the form of leaves
and small scrolls.
https://victoriafrederick.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/doric-ionic-and-corinthian-columns/
(https://victoriafrederick.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/doric-ionic-and-corinthian-columns/)
Sayre, H. M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities. Boston, Pearson.
%
Amy Price
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/20125) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/
Thursday
,Ahmed, another great post. These are very nice visuals, again something I never thought
of in great detail; until this class. We see the Ionic column, identified by the large paired
spiral scrolls, or volutes in many of our significant buildings in Washington DC. Columns in
this style can be found throughout Capitol Hill, including the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme
Court Building and the exterior of the Longworth House Office Building (AOC.gov).
Amy
Retrieved from:
https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/ionic-columns
(https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/ionic-columns)
ionic column.jpg (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/files/2053820/download?
download_frd=1&verifier=hTdiuGtvIhHA9T9p12LHFAX4XmJsX7d1mEXSInux)
%
Ricsheena Smith
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~76260) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/use
Thursday
Ahmed,
Your post and pictures were awesome, Your explanation of each Greek design was
very detailed. The Minoans used whole tree-trunks, usually turned upside down in
order to prevent re-growth, stood on the base set in the styleobate and topped by a
simple round cape. (ancient.eu)
Reference:
https://www.ancient.eu (https://www.ancient.eu)
%
HILARY DIETZ
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901)
(Instructor) !
Saturday
Great post, Amy! Great discussion so far, class! Class, as you may know,
, Washington DC was modeled after Rome. In addition to discussing the main
features of the architectural styles, please post some buildings in Washington DC
reflect those styles and how. What can you find?
%
Mary Boatman
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~75910) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/u
Sunday
Professor,
I was not aware that Washington DC was modeled after Rome. I knew the
buildings were similar to the Greek/Roman architectural styles, but did not realize
the big connection between the two. They certainly are stately looking buildings
that the Romans would be proud of.
Mary
%
HILARY DIETZ
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901)
(Instructor) !
Sunday
Great responses, class! My next question deals with George Washington
being depicted as Zeus. Class, here is an example of George Washington
being portrayed as god-like and with gods and goddesses. It is called The
Apotheosis of Washington, and it is in the eye of the rotunda of the US
Capitol. Please view it and let me know your thoughts. Make sure to read
about all the gods and goddesses that are included in the painting. Would
we ever portray a leader as god-like today? Why or why not?
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/index.cfm
(http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/index.cfm)
%
Michelle Pelley
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~76486) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/
Friday
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible due May 13
Week 2: Greek and Roman Architectural Influences
84 121
This week you will read and learn about architectural influences from Ancient Greece and the Roman
Empire. What are some of the main features of these architectural styles? Use examples from the text
or the digital fieldtrip archives to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and
citations to help illustrate your points.
This topic is closed for comments.
Search entries or author Unread " # $ Subscribed
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901) !
HILARY DIETZ (Instructor)
Apr 21, 2018
Class,
You may begin posting in this discussion on Sunday, 5/6. The discussion closes on Sunday,
May 13.
This week you will read and learn about architectural influences from Ancient Greece and the
Roman Empire. What are some of the main features of these architectural styles? Use
examples from the text or the digital fieldtrip archives to help support your answer. Please
remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points.
Sayre, H. M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities. Boston, Pearson.
Edited by HILARY DIETZ (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901) on Apr 21 at 11:40am
%
Ahmed Bashiru
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/79147) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/791
May 9, 2018
,Hello Professor and Class,
According to chapter three of our reading, “the basic design elements for architecture from the
ancient Greek times to the present day” are the classical Greek orders. There are three
orders, namely, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. An order is the relationship between the three
vertical elements, which are, the platform, the column, and the entablature. These are the
components of the classical Greek architecture. (Sayre. 2012. P. 51)
Each one of the orders has its own unique characteristics that make it different from the
others. The Corinthian column is smaller than the others. One of its unique features is that it
seems to be supported by ordinary leaves due to its floral design and appearance.
The Ionic column however, is bigger than the Corinthian but lighter as stated in the reading.
The Doric column is comparatively the heaviest among the three.
Another clear difference that can be seen from the attached images is that the Doric column
which is the heaviest does not sit on a base and do not have any designs on the top. The Ionic
column has scroll-like designs on the top and sits on a base. The Corinthian also sits on a
base like the Ionic column, but it has a lot of design on the top, usually in the form of leaves
and small scrolls.
https://victoriafrederick.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/doric-ionic-and-corinthian-columns/
(https://victoriafrederick.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/doric-ionic-and-corinthian-columns/)
Sayre, H. M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities. Boston, Pearson.
%
Amy Price
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/20125) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/
Thursday
,Ahmed, another great post. These are very nice visuals, again something I never thought
of in great detail; until this class. We see the Ionic column, identified by the large paired
spiral scrolls, or volutes in many of our significant buildings in Washington DC. Columns in
this style can be found throughout Capitol Hill, including the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme
Court Building and the exterior of the Longworth House Office Building (AOC.gov).
Amy
Retrieved from:
https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/ionic-columns
(https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/ionic-columns)
ionic column.jpg (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/files/2053820/download?
download_frd=1&verifier=hTdiuGtvIhHA9T9p12LHFAX4XmJsX7d1mEXSInux)
%
Ricsheena Smith
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~76260) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/use
Thursday
Ahmed,
Your post and pictures were awesome, Your explanation of each Greek design was
very detailed. The Minoans used whole tree-trunks, usually turned upside down in
order to prevent re-growth, stood on the base set in the styleobate and topped by a
simple round cape. (ancient.eu)
Reference:
https://www.ancient.eu (https://www.ancient.eu)
%
HILARY DIETZ
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901)
(Instructor) !
Saturday
Great post, Amy! Great discussion so far, class! Class, as you may know,
, Washington DC was modeled after Rome. In addition to discussing the main
features of the architectural styles, please post some buildings in Washington DC
reflect those styles and how. What can you find?
%
Mary Boatman
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~75910) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/u
Sunday
Professor,
I was not aware that Washington DC was modeled after Rome. I knew the
buildings were similar to the Greek/Roman architectural styles, but did not realize
the big connection between the two. They certainly are stately looking buildings
that the Romans would be proud of.
Mary
%
HILARY DIETZ
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/71901)
(Instructor) !
Sunday
Great responses, class! My next question deals with George Washington
being depicted as Zeus. Class, here is an example of George Washington
being portrayed as god-like and with gods and goddesses. It is called The
Apotheosis of Washington, and it is in the eye of the rotunda of the US
Capitol. Please view it and let me know your thoughts. Make sure to read
about all the gods and goddesses that are included in the painting. Would
we ever portray a leader as god-like today? Why or why not?
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/index.cfm
(http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/index.cfm)
%
Michelle Pelley
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/1057~76486) !
(h!ps://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/25680/users/
Friday
