AHS 021 - Discussion Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to architectural history topics discussed in the AHS 021 lecture.

Temple of Kulkulkán

A pyramid located in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, built between the 8th and 12th centuries AD.

Pantheon

A Roman temple located in Rome, built around 117-125 AD.

Machu Picchu

An Incan citadel located in Peru, constructed between 1420-1530.

Edicts of Ashoka

Proclamations issued by Emperor Ashoka during the 3rd century BC, promoting Buddhism and moral governance.

Colosseum

A massive arena located in Rome, built around 70-80 AD, used for gladiatorial contests.

Hagia Sophia

An architectural marvel in Istanbul, constructed between 532-537 AD, known for its massive dome.

St Denis

A church in Paris begun in 1135, known for its early Gothic architecture.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi

An ancient Buddhist monument in India originating from the 3rd century BC.

Arch of Titus

A triumphal arch in Rome, built around 81 AD, commemorating the victories of Emperor Titus.

Pyramid of Khufu/Cheops

A pyramid located in Giza, Egypt, built around 2570 BC, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Jo-an Tea House

A traditional tea house located in Kyoto, Japan, built around 1618.

Main Buddha Hall, Nanchan Monastery

A historic Buddhist building in Shanxi, China, constructed in 782.

Andrea Palladio

An Italian architect known for his influential works, including the Villa Barbaro (ca 1570).

Pyramid of Zoser

An early Egyptian pyramid located in Saqqara, built around 2750 BC.

Beauvais Cathedral

A Gothic cathedral located in France, construction began in 1225.

Reconstruction of the Baths of Agrippa

A Roman public bath complex in Rome, designed by Andrea Palladio in 1554.

Pont du Gard

A Roman aqueduct-bridge located in Nimes, France, built in the 1st century AD.

Temple of Hera

An ancient Greek temple located in Olympia, Greece, built around 530 BC.

Delphi Theater

An ancient Greek theater located in Delphi, Greece, constructed in the 4th century BC as part of the Sanctuary of Apollo.

Primitive Hut

A theoretical concept in architectural theory representing the simplest, most fundamental form of human shelter, often attributed to Marc-Antoine Laugier's essay on architecture.

Mastaba

An ancient Egyptian rectangular, flat-topped, mud brick or stone tomb with sloping sides, predating pyramids.

Parthenon

A former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, built in the 432 BC, known for its Doric order and sculptural decoration, overseen by Phidias.

Temple of Hera II, Paestum

An ancient Greek temple located in Paestum, Italy, built around 460 BC, also known as the Temple of Poseidon, showcasing Doric architecture.

Baths of Caracalla

A large Roman public bath complex in Rome, constructed between 206 and 216 AD, known for its grand scale and sophisticated engineering.

Arch of Constantine

A triumphal arch in Rome, built in 1560 AD to commemorate Emperor Constantine I's victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.

Palatine Chapel

A Carolingian chapel in Aachen, Germany, part of Charlemagne's palace complex, built between 792 and 805 AD, known for its Byzantine influences.

Topdara Stupa

An ancient Buddhist stupa complex located near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, believed to date from the 200-400 AD.

Sainte-Chapelle

A royal chapel within the medieval Palais de la Cité in Paris, France, built from 1242 to 1249, renowned for its extensive stained glass windows.

Pagoda

A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in East and Southeast Asia, typically associated with Buddhist temples and used for religious purposes.

Bishop's Palace

The official residence of a bishop, often an architecturally significant building historically associated with cathedrals or dioceses.

Coricancha

An important Inca temple in Cusco, Peru, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God, originally covered in sheets of gold; heavily incorporated into the Santo Domingo Convent after the Spanish conquest.

Cathedral, Mexico City Façade

The façade of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, featuring architectural elements from the later 17th century, combining Baroque and Neoclassical styles built over centuries.