Architecture past and present: The legacy of Western Civ.

Which is ancient?Which is modern?

Architecture of Western Civ.

• Ancient• Classical• Medieval• Renaissance • Baroque• Modern• Post-modern

Ancient World

Ancient World

Classical

Classical II

Classical

Medieval: Castles

Medieval: Castles

Medieval: Cathedrals

Neo-Gothic & Medieval Revival

Medieval Revival II

Renaissance

Renaissance: Ancient or Modern?

Renaissance (Florence)

Renaissance

Renaissance (Venice)

Renaissance (England)

Baroque

Baroque gets away from classical rules, searches for variety, originality, theatrical effect and impression; It favors higher volumes, exaggerates decorations, varies floor plans, adds colossal sculptures and huge furniture. (Palermo Cathedral)

Recycling Architectural Styles...

• Neo-Classical

• Neo-Gothic

• Neo-Renaissance

• Neo- Baroque

• Post-Modern

Neo-Classical

Neo-Gothic

Neo-Renaissance (?)

Breakers, Newport RIVilla Savoye, France (Corbusier, 1929)

Neo-Baroque

Post-Modern Baroque?

Charles Moore, Piazza d’Italia

Modern & Post-Modern

Stata Center, MITPompidou Center, Paris

“Gotta Be Here....”

Present and Future at UML….

Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center$80M; will replace Smith Hall, overlooking Merrimack river;

“It is important that this building be a cornerstone of the campus” (Meehan)

Newport mansions

Medieval Churches