Lesson 4 Architecture Instructional Module PDF

Instructional Module in Art Appreiation Preliminaries I. Lesson Number 4 II. Lesson Title Architecture III. Brief Introduction Art has the ability to transform a space. Through the of the Lesson incorporation of necessary elements and scie...

Instructional Module in Art Appreiation Preliminaries I. Lesson Number 4 II. Lesson Title Architecture III. Brief Introduction Art has the ability to transform a space. Through the of the Lesson incorporation of necessary elements and science, space could be transformed into something impactful and functional. IV. Lesson Objectives At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: a. Manifest understanding about architecture, its materials constructions and designs; b. Appreciate architectural designs of different eras by knowing its purposes and functions; and c. Create an exterior design of dream house applying the elements and considering the basic requirements of architectural design. Lesson Proper I. Discussion Architecture is the art of designing buildings or structures; the art and science of building. It is grouped into two: 1. Historic architecture 2. Contemporary architecture- refers to the current style of architecture. For example, a house built this year according to current trends would be considered contemporary architecture. Elements of Architecture 1. Lines 2. Colors 3. Light and Shadow 4. Value 5. Volume 6. Space 7. Form Basic Requirements in Architectural Design 1. Form follows function 2. Design must make sense 3. It must be interesting The Mediums of Architecture One decisive factor in architecture is the choice of materials. Each building material has certain physical properties that determine what can and what cannot be done with it. 1. Stone 2. Brick 3. Wood 4. Structural Steel 5. Reinforced Concrete The Construction Systems The quality of the material used in architecture defines the system to be employed, which may be any of the following: 1. Post-and lintel 2. Arch 3. Truss 4. Skeleton construction 5. Cantilever Architectural Styles and Designs Speaking of styles in architecture, the following designs are mostly popular and visible. 1. Greek architecture  massive, one story high building  predominantly of straight lines  follows certain pattern of structure  presence of Greek column a. Doric Column b. Ionic Column c. Corinthian Column 2. Roman Architecture  presence of cement and bricks  higher/more than one story building high 3..Byzantine Architecture  presence of one great dome or central dome  semi-domes to central dome  half-support domes to one great dome  plain exterior  clustered colonnettes  carved basket capital 4. Romanistic Architecture  heavy walls  fortress like  ribbed vault  less massive than Roman 5. Gothic Architecture  ribbed vault  flying buttresses  pointed arches  step roofs  emphasis on the vertical  extensive use of glass 6. Renaissance Architecture  Adapted classical order and design   Use of horizontal lines  With delicate carvings  Accuracy of design  Accuracy of quality/craftsmanship 7. Baroque Architecture  presence of elaborate sculptural ornamentation  columns and entablatures are decorated with shells, waves, garlands of flowers and fruits  presence of alcoves/pedestals builds on walls to receive statues. II. References Ang, J. (2019). Likha-sining: Art appreciation for the 21st century Filipino university student. Manila, Philippines: Mindshapers Cp., Inc. Caslib, Jr. B. et al. (2018). Art appreciation. Manila, Philippines: REX Bookstore Prepared by: JOAN KASHMIR D. FAJARDO, LPT Instructor