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AHSTARC : On Greek Architecture.

When I first heard the term Greek Architecture, the first few things that came into my mind were the majestic Parthenon located on the very impressive Acropolis. The Parthenon is known as the largest temple the Greeks build to honor Goddess Athena. The Acropolis as a whole on the other hand represents the high point in ancient Greek architecture. One can see that these Greek structures had very good proportions. Compared to the Egyptian structures, the Greek structures are very different when it comes to function, structure and aesthetics. If the Egyptians were more into the Function and Form of their buildings, the Greeks were conscious in their structures’ design and gave a big consideration to the aesthetics as well.  

Architecture continues to develop from one period to another. Egyptian architecture influenced the Greek’s in some way, like the use of columns which almost all Greek structures possess. What make the Greek’s different from the Egyptians is the elegance and the class their structures have. They devised a system of building proportions known as the Classical orders; the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, that is timeless and widely used to this day.

It is evident in the Greek structures that people during that time gave importance to their social lives. Business was starting to emerge, physical activities were given importance, and a form of government was born. Each structure they built served a purpose. The Agora was built for socializing and business purposes, Bouleterion and Prytaneion were constructed for their local city council, theatre/Odeion was built for performing arts and the stadium, Hippodrome, Palaestra, Pyrataneion and Gymnasium were made for their physical games and exercises. Greek society was very active and comparable to ours nowadays. Just like any other civilization, the Greeks had their own beliefs. They had numerous Gods and goddesses whom they dedicated different temples for.  As time passed, Greek temples became larger and even grander.

Greek Architecture continued to evolve as years passed.  Their creativity led to the construction of some magnificent structures in history. Their architectural contributions were not only beneficial to their civilization but to the ones after them as well.

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AHSTARC : On Egyptian Architecture

Compared to the previous periods in the history of architecture, the Egyptian period was indeed more blessed when it comes to resources around them. Materials such as timber, stone, papyrus, clay and fibre were readily available for them resulting to such matured art and architecture.  Stone started to replace mud as a primary material for building. It is amazing that they were able to come up with ways on how to balance stability and aesthetics well. An element of architecture that was evident in Egyptian architecture was the use of pillars which are still used today.

Egyptian Architecture portrayed great respect for religion, culture and their leaders. Since the Ancient Egyptians had strong belief in after-life, lasting Tombs and pyramids were built to preserve and honor their kings or pharaohs. Egyptians didn’t just bury the dead but they built monuments and tombs to make sure the bodies were safe which is still practiced until now. Temples were intricately built for cult practices and worship. Their beliefs and philosophies were strongly translated in their architecture and were put to life through their structures.  What amazes me the most about Egyptian Architecture is how they were able to construct structures in a way that these were able to withstand hundreds of centuries having some still stand to this day. They understood the proper use of materials and thought of ways to create very stable monumental structures which is reflected in the pyramids. I liked how they carved art; hieroglyphics and drawings into walls that told stories and probably helped the generations after them discover and learn about their grand civilization.

What is nice about the Egyptian Structures is that you will automatically feel the hard work Egyptians put into it just by looking at them. The Egyptian left a mark on history through their structures; the ones that still remain are indeed transcendent; wowing people generations after generations.

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