ARTH 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Composite Order, Chariot Racing, Barrel Vault
11 Mar 2016
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Lecture 5: 06/10/2015 rome (diversity and diffusion) The theatre: hierapolis, turkey, early 3rd century ce. Continued with greek skene but more elaborate (grand display that occurs behind the theatrical performance) Orders used to make up the background, mini temple facades. Travertine (marble-like qualities): high quality, fine grain stone, easy to carve and manipulate makes hierapolis miraculous. Patron: trajan (ruled 98-117 ce) makes the basilica very important. A basilica is defined by its" function legal transactions occur, public meets directly to those who have authority. Atrium: open courtyard, gathering spot is in front of the basilica. Nave: large center space (similar to the atrium) Aisle: long halls separated by columns, flanking the nave on either side. Apse: semi-circular, located on either end of the nave, visually the local point of the. Basilica often had the statue of the emperor (physically, symbolically embodies the authority) Gallery: above the aisle and colonnade (an aisle above the aisle)
