Byron Sheehan, per.
4A/4B Principles of
Architecture and
Construction
The 10 General Historical
categories of
Architecture
(2) Ancient Architecture
Maya
Civilizations
Of ancient civilizations,
this one is interesting from
the fact that it can be
considered adaptive from
the Egyptians and/or vice
versa. There temples
were made from stone
rather than from the
mudpacks (earth and
straw) of the Egyptians.
Shapes are similar but
their entrances we at the
top rather than a secret
entrance at the bottom.
Porch of
Maidens
The porch of
Maidens in Greece
shows a very
artistic side of
architecture. The
human
resemblance
made of limestone
also serves as a
structural columns
for the building.
Considered to be 1 of
the seven wonders of
the world, the temple
signifies many great
elements of
architecture from
design to statues and
other things that
because of this,
millions come to visit
yearly.
Temple of
Ramses II