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 | |||
| Visual differences | |||
Part 2 of 2: Essay: Historical and Social Context
In a paragraph of at least 8-10 sentences, choose two of the four examples from Part 1 and highlight key similarities and differences between the structures. Discuss any social, historical, religious, and/or political factors that may have contributed to these similarities and differences. Explain the use and function of each structure and provide any additional details that help us understand its full meaning.
[Your answer should be written in paragraph form here.]
Instructions
Similarities and Differences in Architecture
Use the template provided to prepare a report that details similarities and differences between religious buildings: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church. Follow these instructions to complete the assignment:
1. Download the Word document worksheet for completing this assignment here.
2. Complete Part 1, Comparison Chart:
A. From the list of examples provided in the worksheet, choose one example from each: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church.
B. Carefully examine each building and read about it in your textbook, course lectures, and through reliable internet resources.
C. Then, note in the chart the visual characteristics for each type of religious building that are similar and different.
3. Complete Part 2, Historical and Social Context: In a paragraph of at least 8-10 sentences, choose two of the four examples from Part 1 and highlight key similarities and differences between the structures. Discuss any social, historical, religious, and/or political factors that may have contributed to these similarities and differences. Explain the use and function of each structure, and provide any additional details that help us understand its full meaning.
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