Category: Temple

Michelangelos Sistine Chapel Ceiling Table of Contents Introduction The Commission Design and Technique Story of Genesis Conclusion References Introduction The Pope commissioned Michelangelo 1475-1564 CE, a famed Florentine painter and sculptor, to paint pictures on the Vaticans Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1508. Some of the finest Renaissance artists had already adorned the chapels walls. Michelangelo,…

Basilica Julia and Temple of Divus Augustus Basilica Julia and the Temple of Divus Augustus were two monumental structures situated near one another in the valley of the Roman Forum. At present, the remains of Basilica Julia contain some fragments of the floors and a column from its initial construction; Temple of Divus Augustus remains…

The Marble Column From the Temple of Artemis at Sardis The artifact that was selected for this reflection is the marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis which can be found at the following link. It is originated from the Hellenistic period (300 B.C.). It is an iconic example of the Ionic order…

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in History and Art Historical influences and inspirations of the grand mosque The mosque is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. Born in 1918, Sheikh Zayed was the Emir of Abu Dhabi and is known for his contributions towards the social…

Ionic Order Column From the Temple of Artemis Table of Contents Marble Column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis Linking Ancient Greece and Contemporary Architecture Conclusion References The Metropolitan Museum of Art (n.d.) presents multiple examples of the architecture of Ancient Greece, including the marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis. The…

Comparing the Pyramid of Menkaure and Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The Pyramid of Menkaure and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut are two significant buildings from ancient Egyptian heritage. The Pyramid of Menkaure is located on the Giza Plateau and was built during the Old Kingdom period around 2500 BC. Ordered by the Egyptian pharaoh Menkaure,…

Ergonomics Design Criteria of The Lotus Temple Human factors or ergonomics play a vital role in building designs and are delineated according to accessibility, function, and aesthetics. Integrating human factors into an architectural design aims to increase the quality of life by improving the structures safety, comfort, and performance. The Lotus Temple, located in New…

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Mosaics of Byzantine Art Table of Contents Introduction Color and Background Lining and Mosaics Conclusion Introduction The given formal analysis will primarily focus on Byzantine Art, where the emphasis is put on more abstract elements rather than a naturalistic one. The image is a mosaic, where it brings distinctive features to…

Michelangelos Sistine Chapel Fresco and Riveras Man& Both Michelangelos Sistine Chapel Fresco (1508-1512) and Riveras Man, Controller of the Universe (1934) seek to depict mans place in the world. The Sistine Chapel fresco was commissioned by Pope Julius II for the Vaticans Apostolic Palace and was painted by the Florentine artist Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti…

Marble Column in Sardis Temple of Artemis Introduction Ancient architecture has always been famous for its unusual shapes and beauty, and when it comes to Greece, which is the cradle of European civilization, it is possible to find unique art objects of antiquity almost everywhere. By today, not so many buildings and structures have survived,…