Ancient Architecture

Explore ancient architectural marvels in this 31-minute video lecture from Dave's Art History Classes. Delve into the structural brilliance of the Pantheon and witness the meticulous restoration process of the Parthenon. Journey through prehistoric architecture, examining mammoth bone houses, tholos tombs, and iconic sites like Stonehenge and Skara Brae. Uncover the mysteries of Mycenaean civilization, including the Lion Gate and the famous "Mask of Agamemnon." Study the evolution of Greek architectural orders, from Doric to Corinthian, and marvel at the engineering feats of the Acropolis. Explore Roman innovations such as arches and vaults, exemplified by the Pont du Gard and the Pantheon. Conclude with a glimpse into Byzantine architecture, focusing on the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia and its revolutionary pendentive dome design.

ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE
SHELL SYSTEM
PREHISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
MAMMOTH BONE HOUSE
THOLOS TOMB: TREASURY OF ATREUS 1300-1250 BC
SETTLEMENT AT SKARA BRAE
STONEHENGE RECONSTRUCTION
BROWNES HILL DOLMEN
ASSORTED DOLMENS
LION GATE MYCANAE, C. 1250 BC
CITADEL AT MYCENAE GRAVE CIRCLE
FUNERARY MASK/MASK OF AGAMEMNON 1600-1500 BC
POST AND LINTEL CONSTRUCTION
ORDERS OF GREEK ARCHITECTURE
DORIC ORDER
THE ACROPOLIS!!
Parthenon Recreation in Nashville, TN
Temple of Athena Nike
CORINTHIAN ORDER
ENTASIS
COLUMN DRUMS
THE ARCH!!
ARCH CONSTRUCTION
PONT DU GARD NIMES, FRANCE, IST CENTURY BC
PANTHEON 118-125 AD
RAPHAEL'S GRAVE
BARREL VAULTS/GROIN VAULTS
NAVE
POINTED ARCHES
FLYING BUTTRESSES
HAGIA SOPHIA ISTANBUL, TURKEY 532-537AD
PENDENTIVE
MOSAIC
TYMPANUM