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    Architecture AROUND THE WORLD

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    The document provides an overview of architecture types around the world throughout history. It discusses prehistoric architecture such as dwellings in caves and tents. It then covers ancient Egyptian architecture including pyramids and temples. Ancient Greek architecture is described as using post-and-lintel systems with columns and architraves. Roman architecture adopted Greek styles and introduced arches and domes. Gothic architecture used pointed arches in castles and cathedrals. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian architecture influenced 19th century designs. The document concludes with a discussion of modern architecture blending old and new styles.

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    The document provides an overview of architecture types around the world throughout history. It discusses prehistoric architecture such as dwellings in caves and tents. It then covers ancient Egyptian architecture including pyramids and temples. Ancient Greek architecture is described as using post-and-lintel systems with columns and architraves. Roman architecture adopted Greek styles and introduced arches and domes. Gothic architecture used pointed arches in castles and cathedrals. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian architecture influenced 19th century designs. The document concludes with a discussion of modern architecture blending old and new styles.

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    The document provides an overview of architecture types around the world throughout history. It discusses prehistoric architecture such as dwellings in caves and tents. It then covers ancient Egyptian architecture including pyramids and temples. Ancient Greek architecture is described as using post-and-lintel systems with columns and architraves. Roman architecture adopted Greek styles and introduced arches and domes. Gothic architecture used pointed arches in castles and cathedrals. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian architecture influenced 19th century designs. The document concludes with a discussion of modern architecture blending old and new styles.

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    Architecture AROUND THE WORLD

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    The document provides an overview of architecture types around the world throughout history. It discusses prehistoric architecture such as dwellings in caves and tents. It then covers ancient Egyptian architecture including pyramids and temples. Ancient Greek architecture is described as using post-and-lintel systems with columns and architraves. Roman architecture adopted Greek styles and introduced arches and domes. Gothic architecture used pointed arches in castles and cathedrals. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian architecture influenced 19th century designs. The document concludes with a discussion of modern architecture blending old and new styles.

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    Architecture

    AND ITS TYPES


    AROUND THE WORLD

    SUBMITTED BY
    LALIMA GUPTA
    Architecture
    Architecture
    • The art and science of designing
    and constructing buildings
    Architecture
    The beginnings of architecture can be traced
    back to the days of the caveman. Prehistoric
    architecture can be traced back to early man
    living in caves and tents.

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    Prehistoric Architecture Examples
    Then moving to round houses and walled dwellings.

    and even building stone monuments.

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    Architecture – Ancient Egypt

    As man evolved, so did their ability to build.

    Ancient Egyptian architecture is the


    architecture of Ancient Egypt, one of the
    most influential civilizations throughout
    history, which developed a vast array of
    diverse structures and great architectural
    monuments including pyramids and temples.
    Architecture – Ancient Egypt

    The ancient Egyptians are famous for the building of the Pyramids. The pyramids were built as the
    burial places of the Egyptian kings. There are still over eighty pyramids in Egypt today. They are
    all more than 3000 years old. The architects of these pyramids were very skilled in mathematics, in
    technical drawing, and in knowledge of the position of the sun and stars. The pyramids were
    carefully designed to be in a straight line with, for example, a certain star constellation at a certain
    time of year, or sunrise on a particular day.
    Architecture – Ancient Egypt

    The Egyptians also built


    magnificent temples and
    statues.
    Architecture – Ancient Egypt
    Architecture – Ancient Greek
    Greek architecture is a very specific and influential type of
    design, which was based off of the post-and-lintel system.
    The post-and-lintel system is made up of columns, which
    are large upright posts, with a roof, or architrave, over the
    top. This type of architecture began with the Greeks, but has
    persisted throughout the ages to live on today.
    Even though it may seem simple, the Greeks created a
    wonderful and lasting legacy of architecture. The columns
    and architraves were carved with leaves and flowers, scenes
    of battles, and mythological creatures. The columns were
    decorated with lines and bases, and capitals, which topped
    off the columns and connected them to the architraves.
    Architecture – Ancient Greek
    The Parthenon

    Acropolis
    Architecture – Ancient Greek

    Erechtheion

    Epidaurus Theatre
    Architecture – Roman
    Early Roman architecture borrowed heavily from Greek
    architecture. However, the Romans quickly adapted their
    own styles and were soon inspiring the architecture of many
    other countries..
    One of the most important additions that the Romans
    brought to architecture is the arch.
    Architecture – Roman
    Using concrete, bricks, and the concept of the arch, Rome was able to
    provide many of its citizens with water. Aqueducts (water bridges) were
    built throughout Rome, their arch structures bringing water to areas far
    away from natural water supplies.
    Architecture – Roman
    The arch quickly led to the dome ceilings used in many houses and
    buildings. Because arched and domed structures can share weight
    evenly, the concept was soon being used throughout the city and around
    the world.
    Architecture – Gothic
    Castles
    Early medieval architecture was a continuation of Roman
    architecture, relying on the rounded arch and barrel vaults. During
    the Early Middle Ages, everything was built with the idea of
    protection in mind. Castles, then, weren’t simply giant stone
    structures sitting out in the open, waiting for someone to come along,
    knock on the door, and walk in. Rather, they were buildings within
    high walls, and contained what was very much like a small village
    inside the walls.
    Architecture – Gothic
    Castles
    Architecture – Gothic
    Churches and Cathedrals
    Thanks to new innovations, later medieval buildings allowed the
    weight of the building to be transferred from the walls to support
    columns outside the main structure. This made windows now
    possible. The structures often feature ribbed vaults, pointed
    arches, and sharp spires. Cathedrals and churches could now be
    built much higher than before, and the feeling inside them is now
    one of soaring upwards vertically -- an appropriate experiential
    effect for the nature of these sacred spaces.
    Architecture – Gothic
    Churches and Cathedrals
    Architecture – Gothic
    Churches and Cathedrals
    Architecture – The Chinese,
    Japanese and Indian Achievements
    In 19th century, architecture flourished greatly thanks to the
    development of resources. Designs influenced by Chinese,
    Japanese and Indian art and architecture were popular in the
    early 19th century. The Chinese architecture emphasized
    more on decorative aspect as compared to the constructive
    aspect. The Chinese introduced a new art of mosques and
    palaces of India, Turkey, Persia and Spain to the world.
    Architecture – Chinese
    Architecture - Japanese
    Architecture – India

    TAJ MAHAL
    Architecture – Modern Designs
    The Combination of early and modern architecture took
    place as years went by. People started incorporating the
    ancient architecture with the modern architecture to create
    eye catching buildings. As a result, architecture became a
    mixture of past and present. In different high profile
    structures, earlier and modern architecture are well blended.
    Any building today, regardless of whether it’s a commercial
    building, temple or a palace, you will observe that ancient
    architecture in it.
    Modern Architecture
    The 1st skyscraper was built in St. Louis, MO. It was 10
    stories (147 feet) tall and built between 1890 and 1891.
    Modern Architecture
    The tallest skyscraper today is the Burj Khalifa in
    Dubai and is 2717 feet tall.
    Modern Architecture
    Modern Architecture
    Architecture
    Time Lapsed Construction of One World Trade Center

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