1. Architectural Walk of School
Vocabulary
to look for:
Arch
(or arch like things)
Post
and lintel
Clerestory
What is the function of the space?
How do the details of the space contribute to its function?
What does the function of a space tell us about the values
of a culture/society?
What do the details of the space tell us about the values of
a culture/society?
How does the function of space change over time? Why does it
change? How can it change?
While walking around take notes on specific details and
specific ways details are incorporated to enhance or enforce the function of
the space.
Write an essay, 1-2 pages, double-spaced, with one-inch
margins answering the following prompt:
Define the function of our school, in terms of the
community, the current political situation, student growth and development, or historical
significance. Using specific visual and contextual evidence, explore the role
of education in society as it is presented in the architectural and design choices
of our relatively new school.
Hard copy
must be turned in on Tuesday, 3 November and submitted to Turnitin.com by
midnight on Tuesday, 3 November
Next class, Thursday, 29 October
Greek
and Roman architecture
Reminders and info
Unit 2
exam will go on 2nd quarter
Art of
the Western World Questions will go on 1st quarter
