The University of Asia Pacific

Department of Architecture

ARCH 141 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (Ancient Period)

2 credit

OBJECTIVE:
To understand-Dwelling as a natural human phenomenon. -Evolution of architecture through time. -Impact of economic, political, social, cultural and religious factors on architecture with subsequent study of ancient civilization such as mesopotemia and ancient Egypt. -Geometry, proportion and construction technique by studying examples from the Greek and Roman civilization. -The events in a chronological structure.

SCHEDULE: Class 1 > Basic Introduction To The Course. Class 2 > Pre-Historic Architecture Class 3 > Example Study (Khirokitia ) Class 4 > Example Study (Catal Huyuk ) Class 5 > Class Test Class 6 > Egyptian Civilization. Class 7 > Tomb Architecture Class 8 > Example Study (Step Pyramid Of Zoser) Class 9 > Architecture Of Pyramids Class 10 > Example Study (Pyramid Of Giza Architectural Character) Class 11 > Example Study (Pyramid Of Giza Geometry And Construction). Class 12 > Assignment submission and Review For Mid Term Exam Class 13 > Greek Civilization Class 14 > Greek Order And Optical Correction Class 15 > Example Study (Parthenon) Class 16 > Greek Urban Architecture Class 17 > Example Study (Agora /Acropolis) Class 18 > Class Test Class 19 > Roman Empire. Class 20 > Introduction to roman building types Class 21 > Example Study (Temple: Pantheon) Class 22 > Example Study (Theatre /Stadia: Colosseum) Class 23 > Example Study (Basilica / Forum: Trajan ) Class 24 > Example Study (Thermae/ Bath: Caracalla ) Class 25 > Assignment submission and Review For final Exam.

Course teacher : Muhtadin Iqbal (muhtadin@uap-bd.edu)