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What materials were primarily used in the construction of Filipino houses before the arrival of the Spaniards?
What materials were primarily used in the construction of Filipino houses before the arrival of the Spaniards?
Bamboo, palm, vine, grass, and wood were primarily used.
What architectural advancements were made in houses during the Spanish period as compared to the pre-Spanish period?
What architectural advancements were made in houses during the Spanish period as compared to the pre-Spanish period?
Stronger materials like adobe stones were used, moving away from lighter materials.
What architectural feature distinguishes the San Agustin Church from other churches in the Philippines?
What architectural feature distinguishes the San Agustin Church from other churches in the Philippines?
It is constructed with true barrel vaulting, allowing it to withstand severe earthquakes.
Describe the construction style of most churches in Region I, such as the Paoay Church.
Describe the construction style of most churches in Region I, such as the Paoay Church.
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What key architectural feature did the Manila Cathedral have, and what happened to it in 1863?
What key architectural feature did the Manila Cathedral have, and what happened to it in 1863?
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Study Notes
Pre-Spanish Architecture
- Filipino houses used light materials like bamboo, palm, vines, grass, and wood.
- Roofs were pyramidal.
- Walls were low, and floors were raised above ground level.
Spanish Period Architecture
- Early Spanish houses used light materials, later adobe stones.
- Churches were built on one side of plazas, government buildings on the other.
- Native houses were outside town centers.
- Palisades, then stone walls, protected the walled city (Intramuros).
- Intramuros construction was an engineering feat, with architectural details on gates (e.g., Fort Santiago).
Intramuros Churches
- San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral were early important buildings.
- San Agustin Church's barrel vaulting withstood earthquakes.
- Manila Cathedral, rebuilt after an earthquake, had three naves, a sacristy, and a Renaissance-style facade.
- Initially, parish priests managed provincial church construction.
Regional Churches
- Many churches in Region I (e.g., Binmaley, Dagupan, Vigan, Paoay, Bacarra) were in a "barn style".
- Large dimensions, high-pitched roofs, and squat silhouettes are common characteristics.
- Some show damage from wars but still show original features.
- San Fernando Church, La Union, appears like a false front from the side due to restoration, only the facade had architectural treatment.
- Quasi-Classical style, with comice and bands separating stories, pillars mimicking Tuscan columns.
- Stories had different decorative details.
- Bauang Church, La Union, is in a quasi-classic style with a rectangular facade and composite pillars, false doors, and specific capital designs.
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Description
Explore the evolution of Filipino architecture from pre-Spanish houses made of light materials to the fortified structures of the Spanish period. Discover key features of early churches and significant architectural landmarks in Intramuros. This quiz covers the diverse influences and architectural styles throughout these periods.
