ARTH 1200 Lecture 6: ARTH 1200 Oct. 12
22 Nov 2017
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Essay: talk about at least 3 monuments from different parts of the course. The architecture of the vimy memorial in context. No aisles, basilica defined by function rather than architectural features. Not a big city, but still had theatre, bath and temple. Hypocaust heating, hot air from wood fire underground heats the floor. Arch of constantine commemorates battle of the milvian bridge (312 ce: battle fought under the banner of christianity. Issues edict of milan (313 ce), legalized christianity and all other religions. Pre(cid:448)ious ar(cid:272)hite(cid:272)ture dri(cid:448)e(cid:374) (cid:271)y the e(cid:373)peror/e(cid:373)pire, co(cid:374)sta(cid:374)ti(cid:374)e (cid:271)rought i(cid:374) the (cid:862)early. Constantine converts to christianity, christianity rises in roman empire. Was one of the first, largest, most important church for a long time. Martyrium: burial place of important martyr (saint peter) Believed to be built directly above tomb of saint peter. Transept: creates more space for people to get close to the apse.
