LA 166 Lecture Outline 1-17-07 & 1-19-07

 

Greek and Roman Traditions

 

 

The Greek Era (480-146 B.C.)

 

A.            Central Principle and Goals of the Greek Classical Ideal

 

 

B.        Greek Gardens

 

 

C.        Classical Orders of Architecture

            Doric

            Ionic

            Corinthian

 

 

D.            Major Contribution to Design on the Land

 

 

E.        Temples and Shrines

            Acropolis

            Parthenon

            Propylaea

            Erechtheum

            Temple of Athena Nike

            Temple of Apollo

 

 

F.             The Greek Marketplace/Public Square

Agora

            Stoa

 

 

G.            Theaters

 

 

H.            Traditions from Greek Civilization

 

Outdoor spaces

Site planning

Elements and Principles of Architecture


The Roman Era (27 B.C. – 476 A.D.)

 

 

A.            Cultural Success

Roman Attributes for Success

 

 

B.             The Progression of Agriculture as a Prime Industry

                        Commodities of the Land / The Mediterranean Triad

 

 

C.            Large Farms of the Wealthy

                        Purpose and Procedure for Land Acquisition

 

 

D.            The Villa

 

Villa Rustica

Summer Retreats of the Wealthy Landowner

 

Villa Urbana

            Daily Retreats of the Wealthy Landowner

 

 

E.             Gardens in the Roman Domus or Townhouse

 

 

F.             Components of a Roman Garden

Water

Decorative Fencing and Trellis Work

Ornamental Low Walls and Balustrades

Pergolas

Garden Seats and Tables

Summer Dining Couches

Fountains

Garden Sculpture

 

 

G.            Plants in the Garden

Kitchen Garden Plants

Plants for Medicinal Purposes

Plants used in Bee-keeping

Plants used in Making Perfume

 

 

H.            The City Center

Urban Form

The Forum Romanum

The Circus Maximus

The Colosseum