HUMN303 Week 3 Discussion: Influences of Ancient Architecture
Initial Post Instructions
This week you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans.
Locate at least two architectural works that were influenced by Greco-Roman architecture. These can be from any time period after the Greco-Roman period but should be from different periods themselves (e.g., one from Renaissance and one from Baroque). Then address the following:
- What is the function of each structure?
- How does each work exhibit influence of the Greco-Roman period? Is the influence specifically Greek, Etruscan, or Roman – or a combination?
- How would you compare the two selected works? Take the role of the evaluative critic.
Use examples from the text, the lesson, and the library to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
- Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
SOLUTION HUMN303 Week 3 Discussion: Influences of Ancient Architecture
Hello Class,
Architectural influences are all around us, many influenced by structures that were built hundreds of years ago. Grand Union Station, built in 1881, is Denver’s transportation center that offers access not only to Amtrak trains but also local bus routes, free city shuttles, and the light rail network. (Denver Union Station | VISIT DENVER, n.d.) Greek architecture is known for using large columns in their structure. Large Columns are the first thing one might notice at Union Station. Its grand arched windows resemble roman-arch-style windows shown in our textbook. And its cathedral high ceilings can also be noted to have been influenced by the Roman period. (Martin & Jacobus, 2018)….
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