History of art

HUM1001 Art History: Prehistory to the Middle Ages Week 3 Project Similarities and Differences in Architecture Part 1 of 2: Comparison chart Greek Temple Roman Temple Early Christian Church Byzantine Church Choose one example from each group: Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi (c. 530-525 bce) Reconstruction of an Etruscan Temple (based on archaeological evidence and description by Vitruvius) Church of Santa Sabina, Rome. c. 422-432 ce Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. c. 523-437 ce Temple of Aphaia, Aegina (c. 500 bce) Temple, perhaps dedicated to Portunus, Rome. (c. late 2nd century bce) Church of Santa Costanza, Rome. c. 350 ce Church of San Vitale, Ravenna. Consecrated, 547 ce. Parthenon, Athens (c. 447-432 bce) Pantheon, Rome. c. 118-128 ce. Old Saint Peters, Rome (Reconstruction). C. 320-327 ce. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem. c. 691-692 ce Visual similarities  Highly symmetrical  The dome and portico characterize symmetry  Symmetrical basilica plan  The octagonal plan being highly symmetrical  Raised on a stylobate  Raised on a podium Slightly raised Prominence enhanced by the raised platform  Richly decorated  Highly decorated dome and interior  Interior enhanced by marble and woodwork  Inscribed with gold and tile Visual differences  Rectangular Cent...