Humanities Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the Four Types of Architecture?

Earth-rooted (correct)

Earth-resting (correct)

Sky-oriented (correct)

Earth-dominating (correct)

Which of the following are the Four Necessities of Architecture?

Spatial relationships (correct)

Function (correct)

Technical requirements (correct)

Aesthetic design

What is centered space?

The arrangement of things around some paramount thing (e.g., Piazza in the Vatican).

How does architecture relate to space?

There is a relationship between inner and outer space, and the architect builds it so that the relationship is interesting. Signup and view all the answers

Architecture Orders Senses is a concept that disregards sounds and temperatures.

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What emotions can be provoked by aspects of the Chartre church building?

Strong emotions, holiness, harmony. Signup and view all the answers

What is Living Space?

The feeling of the comfortable positioning of things in the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Technical Requirements of Architecture?

Buildings must be able to stand and withstand, know their limits, and hold up against time. Signup and view all the answers

What do Functional Requirements of Architecture entail?

Buildings stand so they can reveal their function or use. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cantilever?

A structural principle in architecture in which one end of a horizontal form is fixed while the other end juts out over space. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Spatial Requirements of Architecture?

To fix the technical and functional requirements of a building. Signup and view all the answers

What are Revelatory Requirements of Architecture?

The form of a building reveals its function, preserves the past, and reflects society in the state of the architect's mind. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Earth-rooted Architecture?

Architecture that is rooted in the earth's rich resources, allowing buildings to act as a 'natural symbolism'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the site in architecture?

The place where a building rests, with its submission to gravity, its raw materials, and centrality in outer space. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Earth-dominating Architecture.

Architecture that makes it seem like humans dominate everything. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sky-oriented Architecture?

Structures that seem to defy gravity. Signup and view all the answers

What defines Earth-resting Architecture?

The earth appears as a stage, seeming to 'sit on' the earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by post-and-lintel construction?

A column and horizontal piece that goes across it. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Four Types of Architecture

Four main classifications: Earth-rooted, Sky-oriented, Earth-resting, Earth-dominating.
Earth-rooted architecture symbolizes harmony with the earth and uses its natural resources.
Sky-oriented architecture creates an illusion of defying gravity, emphasizing verticality.
Earth-resting architecture appears to sit gently on the ground, creating a grounded presence.
Earth-dominating architecture conveys a sense of human dominance over nature.

Four Necessities of Architecture

Architects must fulfill four key necessities: technical requirements, function, spatial relationships, and content.
Technical requirements ensure stability and longevity of structures, allowing them to withstand time and forces.
Functional requirements help buildings reveal their intended use or purpose.
Spatial relationships involve the arrangement and interaction of spaces in a building, impacting their functionality and experience.

Centered Space

Centered spaces involve organizing elements around a central focus, enhancing cultural and spiritual experiences (e.g., Piazza in the Vatican).

Space and Architecture

The relationship between inner and outer spaces is crucial; architects design to make this relationship engaging and meaningful.

Architecture Orders Senses

Good architecture can harmonize various sensory experiences: sounds, smells, temperatures, and visual elements.

Chartre

The architecture of Chartre evokes deep emotions through its sense of holiness and harmony in space.

Living Space

Living spaces provide a feeling of comfort and well-being from the arrangement of objects and layout.

Technical Requirements of Architecture

Structures must be engineered to sustain loads, withstand environmental factors, and maintain their integrity over time.

Functional Requirements of Architecture

Design choices should reflect and reveal the intended function of the building, ensuring it serves its purpose effectively.

Cantilever

Cantilevers are structural elements supported at one end, allowing the other end to project over open space, often creating unique visual effects.

Spatial Requirements of Architecture

Spatial requirements involve determining how technical and functional aspects interrelate within a building's design.

Revelatory Requirements of Architecture

The form of a building indicates its function, preserves historical context, and reflects the societal views of the architect.

Site

The site of a building encompasses its environmental context, materials, and the gravitational and spatial relationships it engages with.

Post-and-Lintel

A fundamental architectural system consisting of vertical columns supporting a horizontal beam or lintel, forming a basic structural framework.

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Review key concepts from Chapter 6 of your Humanities course with these informative flashcards. Explore the four types of architecture and the essential necessities for design. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of space and architecture.