Thinking Architecturally
Architecture has changed over the years. As time has run it's course architecture has gone from an intellectual practice to a art form and is presently a strict discipline. In the past architecture has been used for worship, practicality, monument and storytelling. A large chunk of these examples can be found in ancient Greek culture, for example: The pyramids of Thebes are a display. The pyramids of Giza are monumental, they show power. The Sphinx of Giza has a long story behind it giving it a narrative. As time developed architecture became more infused with art and buildings became more ornate and decorative. This was used to display power, status and importance to an extent. Examples of some ornate buildings are the ones that are typically associated with eastern Asian cultures, these being building such as temples, pagodas and palaces. A more specific example is the Qin (Epang) palace in Xianyang, China. -Qing dynasty painting of Epang Palace by Yuan Yao Th...