| What is historiography? | Historiography is the writing of history, based on critical examination of sources, the section of particular details, and the synthesis of those details into a narrative that withstands the test of critical examination.
the term refers to the theory of history of historical writing. |
| Explain | Art Deco, 120-1940s
-primarily in Europe and America
-translated around all designs (music, interior, fashion,...)
-named for the Exposition des Arts Decoratif et Industriel held in Paris in 1925 with 16 million visitors
-art deco came out of the modernist designs
-it was about mass production
-style is: very angular and geometric, clean lines, bold patterns and lines, African, Aztec and Egyptian influences, exotic materials and bold, chasing colours, little focus on functionality |
| Name, date and notes | Chrysler Building, New York, William Van Alen 1928-131
-hallmark of art deco style
-prominent in new york skyline
-scale and monumentality- for power
-symmetry and repetition
-materails and shiny reflecting light |
| Name which style and why | Art deco style, due to geometry, animal motifs, colour and bold patterns (chevron and sunburst) |
| Name, date and notes | Tattersalls Building, Brisbane, 1926-35
-done in art deco style
-traditionally was a gentleman's club with luxurious rooms
-blend of European's understanding of art deco into social traditions of queensland
-used black and white marble from gladstone |
| Explain | -art deco style in french landscape architecture
-Andre Vera (1881-1971)and Paul Vera (1882-1957)
-geometric designs, strong lines- art deco |
| Name, date and explain | Death Mask of King Tut
-Egypt (3100-1085BC)
-his tomb was discovered 1922 |
| Name, date and explain | First Presbyterian Church, Nashville Tennessee
1930's
-Egyptian revival
-a christian church
-columns: papyrus columns- capital are plants, flowers or papyrus, they are geometric in form with no fluting |
| Name, date and notes | Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas USA, 1993
-Egyptian revival
-materiality, Egyptian columns.. |
| Name and explain | Bed in the shape of a cow
-in Egypt- the more important one was, the more elevated their bed was, thus making king tut's bed the highest
-it was thought that the strength of the animals would embody the person (cows, lions, etc...) |
| what are Ism's? | Ism's mean "taking side with" or "imitation of" and are often used to describe theories, religions, social movements, architecture and behaviours.
its a distinctive doctrine, cause or theory |
| what is shintoism? | shintoism is an ancient Japanese belief system that promotes ancestor and nature worship. its architecture is characterised by lightness, nature and craftsmanship. |
| Name, date and explain | Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, Japan, 12th Century
-shinto shrine |
| Name and date | Kasuaga Taisha Shrine, Nara- Japan, 8th century
-shinto shrine |
| Name and date | Imperial Villa, Katsura-Japan, 1620 |
| What is pre-Columbianism? | It is a particular architecture that comes from South America.
this vernacular and indigenous architecture is mostly about ritual, cosmology, religion, sacrifice, power, and monumentality
-included civilisations such as the Maya, Inca, Aztec.. who crated temples, pyramids, and organised cities
-pyramids in America are usually stepped rather than flat-sided, and were not used as tombs but rather as symbols of wealth and capabilities. |
| Name, date and explain | El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Mexico 8th-12th century
-pre-columbianism |
| Name, date and explain | Tikal Temple,Guatemala, 4th century BC
-pre-Columbianism |
| What is Brutalism? | Brutalism is an architectural style roughly around 1950-180's.
-it was a form of modernism
-it stresses the exposed of buildings basic elements and materials
-so instead of covering up the frame, mechanical systems, and support structures, they were celebrated
-usually are city halls, libraries..
-term came from the British architect Reyner Banham that identified it both as an ethic and aesthetic
-it is both an aesthetic and ideology (ideologically- structural components should be made visible)
-most notable material is concrete- undecorated |
| Name, date and explain | Boston City Hall, Boston-USA, Kallmann McKinneli and Knowles and Campbell, Aldrich and Nulty- 1968
-brutalism style |
| Name, date and explain | Sainte Marie de La Tourette Monastery, France, Le Corbusier, 1961
-brutalism
-linear, flat roof |
| What is colonialism? | English Coronation Chair, 1300-today (returned to Scotland-1996)
in Westminster Abbey |
| What is orientalism? | Concept designed by Edward Said in "Orientalism"-1978, it is an integral part of European material civilisation and culture. It expresses and represents that part culturally and ideologically with supporting vocabulary, scholarships, doctrines and colonial styles.
-appropriation of the east by the west |
| Name, date and notes | Queen Anna Library, 1702-1714
-english period
-symmetrical, classical, but has aspects of orientalism with the use of green and certain finishes
- |
| Name, date and notes | English Bedchamber, 1760-1775
-Georgian period, named after King George
-wallpaper and Chinese sculptors all show fascination towards east cultures |
| Name, date and notes | Calgary Central Library, Calgary-Canada, Craig Tigers
-most anticipated building in 2018
-had overlooked ableism, was not very accessible for those in wheelchairs as stairs dominated the space and elevators were not that visible |
