The plans use of geometric forms create domes of various shapes and sizes producing a three dimensional experience that produces a strong consciousness of the mass of the building and the space enclosed within. Baroque utilizes bold masses of curved shapes, strong lines and rich colours. ... In principle, Baroque architecture is based on geometrical principles derived from square (including octagon) and equilateral triangle. ... The dramatic shapes and playful experimentation with classical forms reflect the scientific thinking of the time. The concept of geometry encompasses much more than th...

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The tophats as well as the formation of the central subjects create square shapes that both balance and frame themselves within the work. ... The table centers the piece, a skewed geometrical shape which serves as a contrasting nucleus to the surrounding disciples, which are motionful and organic in nature. ...

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Roman Architecture Roman architecture was very complex. It was influenced by the geographical, political, economical and cultural factors. Knowledge of roman architecture comes from remains left around the Roman Empire. Another source of information is from records of public writings on stru...

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VOCABULARY Apadana: an audience hall in a Persian palace Capital: the top element of a column Cuneiform: a system of writing in which the strokes are formed in a wedge or arrow-head shape Cylinder seal: a round piece of carved stone that when rolled onto clay produces an image Facade: the front of a building Ground plan: the map of a floor of a building Hierarchy of scale: a system of representation that expresses a person's importance by the size of his or her representation in a work of art Lamassu: a colossal winged human-headed bull in Assyrian art Negative space: empty space around ...

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