Lesson Plan
Course Title: Architectural Drafting I
Session Title: Byzantine Architecture
Lesson Duration: 90 minutes
Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to
recognize key architectural elements and examples of Byzantine architecture.
Specific Objectives:
• Outline the background affecting the period.
• Isolate elements associated with Byzantine architecture.
• Identify famous Byzantine buildings.
• Recognize key terms from Byzantine architecture.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
125.98(c)(3)(A) … demonstrate knowledge of architectural design principles:
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130.47 (a)(b)
complete general requirements and demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to those
needed to enter a career in architecture and construction;
130.47 (c)
demonstrate knowledge and skills of advanced architectural design principles;
130.47 (2)(c)(d)
demonstrate knowledge of industry practices and legal restrictions and reading/interpreting
architectural symbols, schematics, blueprints, work drawings, manuals and bulletins;
130.47 (4)(a)(b)(c)
demonstrate knowledge of tool/material/equipment safety, of how to properly
handle/dispose of environmentally hazardous materials and of new/emerging technologies;
130.47 (5)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)
demonstrate problem solving/analysis skills, accuracy/precision, independent/collaborative
work and research skills, design/present an architectural product and architectural lettering
techniques;
130.47 (10)(a)(b)(c)
demonstrate knowledge in comparing/contrasting different architectural styles, describing
general characteristics of architecture from a variety of cultures and in
comparing/contrasting career and vocational opportunities.
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Interdisciplinary Correlations: This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS.
Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS
listed.
110.31 (a)(1)
· demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, researching, listening, speaking and oral/written
conventions
110.31 (b)(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
· demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, technical academic English derived from Latin/Greek
roots, determining denotative/connotative meanings of words, analogies, understanding of
frequently used foreign words and use of an electronic or printed dictionary, glossary or
thesaurus.
· identify examples of art, music, and literature that transcend the cultures in which they were
created and convey universal themes
Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. Trachtenberg, M. and Hyman, I. (1986). Architecture: From prehistory to post-modernism.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
2. www.thais.it
Instructional Aids:
1. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation
2. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Slides
3. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Handouts
4. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Notes Pages
5. Byzantine Architecture Review Worksheet
6. Byzantine Architecture Review Worksheet Key
7. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation Jeopardy Game
8. Byzantine Architecture PowerPoint Presentation Jeopardy Game – Notes Pages
9. Byzantine Architecture Vocabulary Exam
10. Byzantine Architecture Vocabulary Exam Key
11. Byzantine Architecture Recognition Exam PowerPoint Presentation
12. Byzantine Architecture Recognition Exam
13. Byzantine Architecture Recognition Exam Key
Materials Needed:
None
Equipment Needed:
None
Learner
The student should look through magazines, books, or Internet sites and bring a picture of
building they find that has interesting architectural elements.
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Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
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SAY: I need a couple of volunteers.
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ASK: (Of the volunteers) Please identify the building you choose and what architectural
elements you found interesting.
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ASK: Would it surprise you to know what many of the architectural elements that are used
today stem from ancient times?
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SAY: During our time together today, we will learn architectural elements from the Byzantine
civilization and see how they have survived the test of time.
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
I. Early
A. Outline background affecting the period
B. Isolate elements associated with Byzantine architecture.
C. Identify famous Byzantine buildings.
II. Middle
A. Outline background affecting the period
B. Isolate elements associated with Byzantine architecture.
C. Identify famous Byzantine buildings.
III. Late
A. Outline background affecting the period
B. Isolate elements associated with Byzantine architecture.
C. Identify famous Byzantine buildings.
III. Review key terms from Byzantine architecture.
Instructor Notes:
PPT Slides 1-3
PPT Slide 4
PPT Slides 5 – 8
PPT Slides 9
PPT Slides 10-11
PPT Slides 11-13
PPT Slide 14
PPT Slide 14
PPT Slides 15-18
PPT Slides 19
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
• Distribute Review Worksheet
• Facilitate class discussion and allow students to complete the worksheet.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students work in teams to play Byzantine Architecture Jeopardy.
1. Divide students into three teams.
2. Have each group guess a number between one and one hundred.
3. The team that guesses the number closes to 59 goes first.
4. Team that guesses correctly continues to pick the next question.
5. When a team fails to answer a question correctly, their score is reduced by the number of
points that would have been awarded.
6. Turn goes to the next team (rotating clockwise).
7. When all questions have been answered, total scores.
8. Award points as follows:
a. 1st place – 50 points
b. 2nd place – 45 points
c. 3rd place – 40 points
Use the Byzantine Architecture Jeopardy Game – Notes Pages for correct answers.
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Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Answer any questions the students may have from the Jeopardy game. Divide students back
into their three teams. Ask students to come up with additional questions for the Jeopardy
game. Allow teams to increase their grade by 10 points, awarding one points for each quality
question and answer.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Monitor student progress during summary activity and provide independent re-teach/re-direction
as needed.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Use Byzantine Architecture Recognition Exam, PowerPoint Presentation, and Exam Key. Use
Byzantine Architecture Vocabulary Exam and Exam Key.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Assemble and play another round of Byzantine Architecture Jeopardy with new questions
students provided.
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Byzantine Architecture: Vocabulary Exam
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each vocabulary word presented, select the best definition. Place the identifying
letter of the definition in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
1. Apse
2. Basilica
3. Cross-in-square
4. Cross-octagon
5. Cupola
6. Domed basilica
7. Fresco
8. Half-domes
9. Icon
10. Iconastasis
11. Mosaic
12. Narthex
13. Nave
14. Octagon-domed
15. Pendentive dome
16. Piers
17. Sanctuary
18. Squinch
19. Vault
20. Dome
A. Hemispherical, or nearly hemispherical roof formed of
evenly curved vaults
B. Acts as a buttress
C. Arched ceiling or roof of stone or brick
D. Art of painting on fresh plaster with pigments dissolved in
water
E. Bridge through across the corners to support the
overhanging of the cupola
F. Central aisle of a church
G. Concave, spherical triangle emerged gradually from the
corners and merged perfectly with the base of the cupola
H. Decorative design made by setting small colored piece
into a surface
I. Domed-cross set into a basilican matrix
J. Early church, usually entered from one end with an apse
at the other creating an axial plan
K. Entrance hall leading to the nave of a church
L. Hemispherical cap or roof for a cylindrical form
M. Integrates cross-in-square and octagon-domed schemes
N. Quincuns (five-spot) scheme
O. Recess at end of a basilica
P. Representative of a sacred or sanctified personage
Q. Sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque
R. Screen separating sanctuary from the nave
S. Set octagonal configurations into squares
T. Solid masonry support, usually fatter than a column
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Byzantine Architecture: Vocabulary Exam Answer Key
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each vocabulary word presented, select the best definition. Place the identifying
letter of the definition in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
O
1. Apse
J
N
M
2. Basilica
3. Cross-in-square
4. Cross-octagon
L
5. Cupola
I
D
6. Domed basilica
7. Fresco
B
8. Half-domes
P
R
9. Icon
10. Iconastasis
H
K
F
S
G
T
Q
E
C
A
11. Mosaic
12. Narthex
13. Nave
14. Octagon-domed
15. Pendentive dome
16. Piers
17. Sanctuary
18. Squinch
19. Vault
20. Dome
A. Hemispherical, or nearly hemispherical roof formed of
evenly curved vaults
B. Acts as a buttress
C. Arched ceiling or roof of stone or brick
D. Art of painting on fresh plaster with pigments dissolved in
water
E. Bridge through across the corners to support the
overhanging of the cupola
F. Central aisle of a church
G. Concave, spherical triangle emerged gradually from the
corners and merged perfectly with the base of the cupola
H. Decorative design made by setting small colored piece
into a surface
I. Domed-cross set into a basilican matrix
J. Early church, usually entered from one end with an apse
at the other creating an axial plan
K. Entrance hall leading to the nave of a church
L. Hemispherical cap or roof for a cylindrical form
M. Integrates cross-in-square and octagon-domed schemes
N. Quincuns (five-spot) scheme
O. Recess at end of a basilica
P. Representative of a sacred or sanctified personage
Q. Sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque
R. Screen separating sanctuary from the nave
S. Set octagonal configurations into squares
T. Solid masonry support, usually fatter than a column
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Byzantine Architecture
Review Worksheet
1.
Apse
2.
Basilica
3.
Cross-in-square
4.
Cross-octagon
5.
Cupola
6.
Domed basilica
7.
Fresco
8.
Half-domes
9.
Icon
10.
Iconastasis
11.
Mosaic
12.
Narthex
13.
Nave
14.
Octagon-domed
15.
Pendentive dome
16.
Piers
17.
Sanctuary
18.
Squinch
19.
Vault
20.
Dome
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21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
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cByzantine Architecture
Review Worksheet Answer Key
1.
Apse
Recess at end of a basilica
2.
Basilica
3.
Cross-in-square
Early church, usually entered from one end with an apse at the
other creating an axial plan
Quincuns (five-spot) scheme
4.
Cross-octagon
Integrates cross-in-square and octagon-domed schemes
5.
Cupola
Hemispherical cap or roof for a cylindrical form
6.
Domed basilica
Domed-cross set into a basilican matrix
7.
Fresco
Art of painting on fresh plaster with pigments dissolved in water
8.
Half-domes
Acts as a buttress
9.
Icon
Representative of a sacred or sanctified personage
10.
Iconastasis
Screen separating sanctuary from the nave
11.
Mosaic
Decorative design made by setting small colored piece into a
surface
12.
Narthex
Entrance hall leading to the nave of a church
13.
Nave
Central aisle of a church
14.
Octagon-domed
Set octagonal configurations into squares
15.
Pendentive dome
Concave, spherical triangle emerged gradually from the corners
and merged perfectly with the base of the cupola
16.
Piers
Solid masonry support, usually fatter than a column
17.
Sanctuary
Sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque
18.
Squinch
Bridge through across the corners to support the overhanging of
the cupola
19.
Vault
Arched ceiling or roof of stone or brick
20.
Dome
Hemispherical, or nearly hemispherical roof formed of evenly
curved vaults
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21.
Hagia Sophia
22.
Saint Vitale, Ravenna
23.
Saint Marco, Venice
24.
Bodrum Camii (the Myrelaion)
25.
Theotokus Churches, Hosios Loukas
26.
Pantanassa
27.
Parigoritissa
28.
Church at Gracanica
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Byzantine Architecture: Building Recognition Exam
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each picture presented, select the name of the building. Place the identifying
letter of the building in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (15) points for each correct response.
Item 1
A. Bodrum Camii (the Myrelaion)
Item 2
B. Church at Gracanica
Item 3
C. Hagia Sophia
Item 4
D. Pantanassa
Item 5
E. Parigoritissa
Item 6
F. Saint Marco, Venice
Item 7
G. Saint Vitale, Ravenna
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Byzantine Architecture: Building Recognition Exam Answer Key
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each picture presented, select the name of the building. Place the identifying
letter of the building in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (15) points for each correct response.
C
Item 1
A. Bodrum Camii (the Myrelaion)
G
Item 2
B. Church at Gracanica
F
Item 3
C. Hagia Sophia
A
Item 4
D. Pantanassa
D
Item 5
E. Parigoritissa
E
Item 6
F. Saint Marco, Venice
B
Item 7
G. Saint Vitale, Ravenna
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Byzantine Architecture Jeopardy Scoring Matrix
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