Roman architecture developed from Etruscan and Greek influences and was characterized by the widespread use of the arch, vault and dome. The Romans adopted traditional building materials like stone, brick and concrete but also made innovations like waterproof concrete made with pozzolana. Notable Roman architectural achievements included massive public works like aqueducts, amphitheaters and thermal baths as well as architectural orders and structures for civic purposes. The Pantheon and Colosseum are among the most famous and well-preserved examples of Roman architecture.
History of Architecture 2 class
Report by: Group 1 (Leader: Quinto)
Central Colleges of the Philippines
College of Architecture
2nd Semester S.Y. 2015-16
December 2015
Simple explanation of History of architecture ll ( early Christianity , Byzantine Architecture, Islamic, Romanesque,Gothic, Renaissance,
Baroque and Rococo ).
Done by : AUM students .
The term Romanesque ("Roman-like") was first used to designate a style of architecture that used Roman arches and had thick, heavy walls, based upon the basilica. The style is pervasive throughout Europe.
Byzantine architecture ,
The early Greeks settlers from manga were led by some banzais from whom the name Byzantine was derived . Later it was called as Byzantium
Comparison studies between Romanesque and Gothic architectureNoorul Mushfika
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque style, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 11th century, this later date being the most commonly held. While, gothic architecture is an architectural style that was particularly popular in Europe from the late 12th century to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.
Bytheendofthe5th centuryAD,Romehadcompletelydeclined.Ithad beensackedtwiceandwasthenunderoccupation.
ItsinfluencewassignificantlyreducedandtheImpetusfor architecturalinnovationshiftedtotheByzantineEmpire.
This shift also marks the movement from early Christian civilizationtothe Byzantinecivilization.
UndertheByzantineEmperorJustinian,theByzantinestyleof architectureevolved.
Hisinterestinchurchbuildingledtothediscoveryofthegroinvault. .andtheevolutionof theByzantinestyle.
History of Architecture 2 class
Report by: Group 1 (Leader: Quinto)
Central Colleges of the Philippines
College of Architecture
2nd Semester S.Y. 2015-16
December 2015
Simple explanation of History of architecture ll ( early Christianity , Byzantine Architecture, Islamic, Romanesque,Gothic, Renaissance,
Baroque and Rococo ).
Done by : AUM students .
The term Romanesque ("Roman-like") was first used to designate a style of architecture that used Roman arches and had thick, heavy walls, based upon the basilica. The style is pervasive throughout Europe.
Byzantine architecture ,
The early Greeks settlers from manga were led by some banzais from whom the name Byzantine was derived . Later it was called as Byzantium
Comparison studies between Romanesque and Gothic architectureNoorul Mushfika
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque style, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 11th century, this later date being the most commonly held. While, gothic architecture is an architectural style that was particularly popular in Europe from the late 12th century to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.
Bytheendofthe5th centuryAD,Romehadcompletelydeclined.Ithad beensackedtwiceandwasthenunderoccupation.
ItsinfluencewassignificantlyreducedandtheImpetusfor architecturalinnovationshiftedtotheByzantineEmpire.
This shift also marks the movement from early Christian civilizationtothe Byzantinecivilization.
UndertheByzantineEmperorJustinian,theByzantinestyleof architectureevolved.
Hisinterestinchurchbuildingledtothediscoveryofthegroinvault. .andtheevolutionof theByzantinestyle.
Module 3- Romanesque Architecture | KTU | Semester 4 | History of Architecture Gary Gilson
Development Of Stone Vaulting Into Groined Systems Leading To Development Of Church Plan
Example - Detail Study Of The Pisa Cathedral With Baptistery & Campanile.
EH202-HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III
ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE
Decline of Roman Empire lead to building of large churches called cathedrals in a big way with the spread of organized monasteries called order.
Monastic orders include orders such as the Benedictine order (teachers), Augustinian order (preachers), the Cistercian order (farmers), the Clunaic order (artists), and Carthusian order (Ascetics).
The monks used a simplified Roman style with thick load bearing walls stout columns, small window openings and semi circular arches that came to be known as the “Romanesque” style.
Expansion of Romanesque architecture was linked with pilgrimage to Santiago, expansion of orders, crusades and development of feudal system.
The style can be discovered throughout Europe with its regional variations.
CHARACTERISTICS
Harmonious proportions
Thick and heavy walls and pillars
Small windows
Round arches supporting the roof.
Round blind arches for decoration
Sculptured decorations on portals, capitals and other surfaces.
Painted decorations
Plan: Retains basic plan of Early Christian Basilica ( Long three aisled nave intercepted by a transept and terminating in a semicircular apse crowned by a half dome ).
Support arches are the combination of half segments of large hollow columns or a clustered group of small shafts.
Cruciform in shape masonry and square or rectangle in section.
Barrel Vault:
The simplest type of vaulted roof
Single arched surfaces extend from wall to wall, the length of the space to be vaulted.
Barrel Vault requires strong support from solid walls.
Groin Vault: Intersection of two barrel vaults at right angles.
Ribbed Vault: In a ribbed vault, not only are the ribs spanning the vaulted area transversely but each vaulted bay has diagonal ribs.
Pointed arch Vault:
In Late Romanesque period, another solution came into use from regulating the height of diagonal and traverse ribs.
Salvaged Columns
In Italy, during this period, a great number of antique Roman columns were salvaged and reused in the interiors and on the porticos of churches.
The marble columns are most durable and have stone horizontally bedded.
Majority are vertically bedded and are sometimes of a variety of colors.
They have retained the original roman capitals, of the Corinthian or Roman Composite style.
Salvaged columns
Drum Columns
Hollow core columns
Alteration of piers and columns.
Building materials
Brick – Italy, Poland , much Germany and parts of the Netherland.
Limestone, granite – other areas
Building stone – small and irregular pieces, bedded in thick mortar.
Architectonical Typology - Church, Monastery, Castle.
Italian Romanesque - Pisa complex
French Romanesque -Abbey aux Hommes
English Romanesque - White tower
EVOLUTION OF ROMANESQUE TO GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
Module 2- Byzantine Architecture | KTU | Semester 4 | History of Architecture Gary Gilson
Byzantine Architecture:
Centralized church typology:Spatial planning, construction and other features
Greek cross and Latin cross
Knowledge of placing a dome over a regular polygonal plan with preventives
Example- Hagia Sophia, Constantinople.
EH202-HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III
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1. Roman Architecture
(300B.C.-A.D. 365) (preceded by Etruscans Circa 750-100B.C.)
By-
Ar. Aakritee Arya
History of Architecture- II
School of Architecture
RGPV, Bhopal
2. Formation & Development
• Etruscans- Early settlers of west- central Italy
• Ancient capital Rome was founded near river
Tiber which was protected by seven surrounding
hills.
• Centrally located in Europe and very
mountainous.
• Under the geographical differences, the Greek
and Roman architecture although look similar but
has developed with different characters.
• The Romans had the ideology of conquering first
and then ruling by law.
• Roman culture spread over Europe, Western Asia
and Northern Africa which later on came under
Roman Empire.
3. Formation & Development
• Climate- North part has temperate climate but south is totally tropical and central part is cordial and cheerful.
• Religion- Religion was fusion of different cultures but mostly influenced by Etruscan culture.
• In course of time Roman gods acquired the same characters as Greek gods
• Unlike Greeks , the Romans had no strong religious feelings.
• Romans paid more attention towards construction of public buildings.
• Ancestor worship was a part of ritual and every house had an altar for family gods.
• Society- Romans were empire builders.
• They constructed many roads for their army and chariots leading to Rome.
• Stadiums, Ampi-theatres and circuses were constructed since they were skilled sportsmen.
• Their love for justice gave rise to Basilica ( Court of Justice).
• Their love for luxury is evident from Thermae, which is the palatial baths of Imperial Rome.
4. Building Materials
• The building materials of early Italy centered in Etruria.
• The main building materials used were-
• Iron- from islands of Elba
• Copper
• Stone- eg.- Tufa, peperino, Hard limestone, sand & gravel.
• Timber
• Terra-cotta
• Bricks
• Lime concrete- Use in gigantic buildings for vaults, domes, walls, roads etc.
Formed with stones, bricks or rubble and mortar which had
pozzolana.
• Pozzolana- Volcanic earth which is substituted for sand and mixed with
lime to produce very good strength and has the property of setting under
water. Crushed tiles were also added sometimes.
• The Roman concrete was formed out
of mortar and rubble finally
compressed in alternate layers which
differs from present dry concrete.
• In imp. Buildings face was covered
with, plaster, alabaster & marble.
5. Etruscan Architecture
• The Etruscans were directly responsible for many of Rome’s cultural
as well as building developments.
• The towns were neatly planned on grid-iron system with broad
streets, water supply and drainage.
• They used readily available soil to make bricks and tiles.
• Houses built up of sundried bricks, wooden roofs covered with terra-
cotta tiles.
• They introduced the radiating arch and invented the new order of
architecture namely the Tuscan Order.
• The city walls were cyclopean style but polygonal work was
sometimes used like Greeks.
• No mortar was used.
• Temples were built on tombs which were decorated with figures of
lions and tigers.
Characteristic Features-
The Cloaca Maxima,
Rome
The Arch of
Augustus,
Perugia
temple of
Jupiter
Capitolinus,
Rome
6. Roman Architecture
• The Romans followed the columnar & trabeated style of Greeks as well as the Etruscan’s arch and vault.
• Use of lime concrete started which helped in new construction system of extended use of vaulting.
• Main characteristic is the capacity to span over large spaces.
• Arch, Vault and dome were the key notes to the system of Roman Architecture.
Characteristic Features-
Types of
Vaults used
by Romans-
Semi Circular Vault or barrel
vault over rectangular
structure.
Cross- Vault formed by intersection of
two semi- circular vaults of same span
used over the same apartment.
Cupolas or hemispherical dome
used over circular structure.
7. Roman Architecture
• The Majestic buildings were in accordance to their imperial power.
• The buildings were several storeyed and frequently ornamented by half
attached columns superimposed one above the other.
• The sideways thrust exerted against the walls by the heavy concrete vaults
was sustained by hemi-cycle or niche which was the best form of buttress.
• Concrete vaults were often lightened by coffers or recesses on the
underside.
• Lime Plaster was used outside the walls and vault and marble stucco
within.
• Marble was rarely used throughout the wall, rather marble mosaic was
used to some for composite walls, vaults & floors in pictorial patterns.
• Many structures were utilitarian type such as aqueducts and bridges.
• For ornamental work they employed Greek artists.
Characteristic Features-
Coffered dome of Pantheon
Types of Roman Mouldings
8. Roman Classical Orders
Name of Roman Order Height of Columns in terms of lower Diameter Height of Entablature in terms of lower Diameter
Doric 8 2
Ionic 9 2 ¼
Corinthian 10 2 ½
Composite 10 2 ½
Tuscan 7 1 1/3
9. The Roman Doric Order
• The order is taken from Theatre of Marcellus at
Rome. The theatre is semi-circular in plan.
• Columns- It has a base unlike the Greek Doric order.
• The column height is 8 times its lower diameter ‘D’.
• Base is Semi- diameter high, and consists of a simple
square block and ‘torus’ with convex profile. Above
it is a band of bead moulding and fillet.
• Shaft has 16 to 20 flutes with sharp arrises. It ends
in circular moldings called Astragal.
• Inter-columniation is 2 ¾ D. Entablature is 2D high.
• Architrave is ½ D high with taenia at top with regula
below it with 6 guttae under each triglyph.
• The architrave doen’t project beyond the face of
column but lies in the same plane with it.
• Frieze is ¾ D high and
contains triglyph and
square metopes.
• Cornice is ¾ D high and
contains either matules or
the dentils and
accordingly it is termed as
Mutular and Denticular.
• It is the oldest order but
was little used by Romans.
Theatre of Marcellus at Rome
10. The Roman Ionic Order
• The order is taken from Temple of Fortuna Virilis at
Rome located near the bank of river Tiber.
• Columns- The column height is 9 times its lower
diameter ‘D’.
• Base is Semi- diameter high, and consists of upper
and lower torus separated by scotia and fillets.
• Shaft has 20 flutes separated with fillets.
• Inter-columniation is 3 D.
• Distinguished by volute capital enriched with carved
ornaments.
• Entablature is 2 ¼ D high.
• Architrave is 5/8 D high is richly decorated. It has 4-5
raised slabs projecting one above the other.
• Frieze is flat with continuous band of sculptures. ¾ D
• Cornice is 7/8 D high
containing cymatium &
corona.
• The cymatium is enriched
with acanthus leaves &
water spouts at regular
intervals in shape of lion
head.
• The semi- circular
moldings lack in
refinement.
• The order is overloaded
with heavy ornaments.
11. The Roman Corinthian Order
• The order is taken from Temple of Castor and Pollux at
Rome (7 B.C.-A.D. 6).
• Columns- The column height is 8 times its lower
diameter ‘D’.
• Base is Semi- diameter high, and consists of a simple
square block, upper and lower ‘torus’ separated by scotia
& double bead.
• Shaft has 24 flutes separated with fillets (1/3 of flutes)
• Inter-columniation is 2 2/3 D and tapers to 5/6 D at top.
• The capital is 1 1/6 D high.
• Entablature is 2 ½ high and has architrave which consists
of 3 fascias separated by ornament moldings.
• The Cornice is 1D high, enriched with acanthus leaves &
water spouts at regular intervals in shape of lion head.
• The entablature & capital
are highly ornamented.
• This order was largely
used in Temples, Forums,
baths and Bascilica.
Temple of Castor and Pollux
12. The Roman Composite Order
• It is called Composite order because its capital is
composed of Ionic and Corinthian Orders.
• This order was used in Trimphal arches.
• Columns- It is 10 D high and similar to Ionic and
Corinthian in treatment.
• It has an attic base- consists of square block, upper
and lower torus molding separated by scotia and
fillets.
• It has circular shaft with 24 flutes separated by fillets
• Architrave is ¾ D high and divided into two facias
separated by small moldings.
• Frieze is ¾ D high and richly ornamented with a
continuous band of sculptures.
• Cornice is 1 D high supported by dentils.
• The capital is combination of
volute of Ionic capital and
acanthus leaves of Corinthian
order.
• The capital has two rows,
each of eight acanthus leaves.
• This is the most decorative
order.
13. The Roman Tuscan Order
• Invented by Etruscans. It is named after Tuscany in Italy.
• It is Simplified form of Greek Doric Order.
• The order is taken from the famous colonnade that leads to
the Church of St. Peter’s at Rome.
• Columns- Height is seven times the diameter.
• Base is semi-diameter high and consists of a plain square
block and simple torus.
• The circular shaft is unfluted or plain.
• The capital is semi-diameter high and consists of square
abacus and ovolo echinus.
• The entablature is 1 ¾ D high and consists of architrave (1/2
D), frieze (1/2 D) and Cornice (3/4 D) which are plain and
doesn’t have any ornamentation.
• The moldings are simple & consists of straight lines and
circular arcs. Colonnade to St. Peter’s Church at Rome
14. Typical Examples of Roman Architecture
1. Temples-
Temples were both rectangular as well as circular.
In rectangular type, the temples are twice as long as
its width with a prototype portico in the front.
Rectangular Temples- Temple of Mars, Venus, Saturn at
Rome; Temple of Jupiter, temple of Bacchus at Baalbek,
Temple of Diana at Nimes.
Circular Temples- Temples of Vesta, The Pantheon at
Rome.
2. Forum-
It is similar to the Agora of Greeks and is usually
situated at the intersection of two main streets around
which law courts and public buildings are placed.
Used as open air assembly or a market or for political
discussions.
It was the index of high civic life and clear indications of
well laid out town- planning.
Ex- Forum of Caesar, Forum of Augustus, Forum of
Trajan which consist of tiers of shops and market area.
Temple of Saturn at Rome The Pantheon at Rome
Forum of Trajan
15. Typical Examples of Roman Architecture
3. Basilicas-
The term comes from Greek word meaning
Royal. So, it may have come to Rome from
Hellenistic Regal pomp.
They are known as Halls of Justice. They were
also used for commercial services.
The usual plan is rectangular twice as long as
its width with apsidal ends.
Ex- Basilica of Trajan, Rome.
4. Pillars of Victory-
These were monumental
towers erected in honor of
the Emperors and Generals
to commemorate the
victorious events.
Ex- Trajan’s Column, Rome.
16. Typical Examples of Roman Architecture
5. Thermae
• Greek Thermos = Hot
• Palatial Public baths of Imperial Rome
• Built over high platforms enclosed with massive walls and
equipped with heaters and service rooms.
• Central hall with main apartments on its cross axis such as
‘tepidarium’ or warm room, ‘calidarium’ or hot room with hot
water baths and ‘frigidarium’ containing unheated swimming
bath.
• Served as club or meeting space for socialites.
• Ex; Thermae of Caracalla, Rome
17. 6. Amphi-theatres
The Colosseum, Rome
• It was built for the common people and not the Emperor.
• No use of Mortar.
• The design was tailored to both crowd and animal control.
• Egg shaped building.
• Four tiers of seating.