At the end of this course, the students; 1) Analyze important examples of Greek architecture. 2) Acquires knowledge about the contribution of Anatolian architects to Greek architecture. 3) Recognize how architecture shapes and reinforces cultural systems. 4) Acquire knowledge and skills about writing and presenting academic research report.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is about ancient Greek architecture which is based on functionality. The purpose of this course; to ensure that the structural elements and every architectural element used are understood by the student. The students are aimed to understand the types of buildings, the thought of the police and the contribution of the works of Anatolian architects to the Greek architecture in ancient times.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Greek Architecure, General Outlook/chronogy
2nd Week
Essential vocbulary associated with Greek architecture
3rd Week
The roles of the architect and the practice of architecture as explained in Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
4th Week
Early Greek Temples, Greek Architectural Orders
5th Week
Doric Buildings;examples in Italy, Sicily, Greece and Anatolia
6th Week
Ionic Buildings; examples in Anatolia and Greece
7th Week
Architects and their works and sponsors
8th Week
Architects and their works and sponsor
9th Week
Sanctuaries and their planning
10th Week
Case study
11th Week
Case study
12th Week
Case study
13th Week
Presentations
14th Week
Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
J. J. Coulton, Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design (Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press, 1982). M. Korres, Stones of the Parthenon (Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum, 2000). A. W. Lawrence, Greek Architecture 5th ed. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1996). C. G. Malacrino, Constructing the Ancient World: Architectural Techniques of the Greeks and Romans (Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum, 2010).
