Ch.2 Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt & Nubia

The period of ancient civilization was a time when people were able to adapt more resources in the structure of architecture and construction. Interior design of these structures became more important as well as colors and patterns. Space, location, craftsmanship and religion were taken into consideration. Residential structures became more unique and held rooms with different purposes. Common in a residential homes, I found it very interesting that some structures were built with underground rooms knows as cellars. When considering the space and climate of a structure the people began to understand that keeping things cold keeps your foods last longer. In order to keep food cold, creating an enclosed room underground where it is cold may do the trick. Villas were also common during this time and were structurally large, spaced out and had outdoor areas within.

The Mesopotamian culture used sculptures to complement the architecture. This culture also had large animals carved of stone to guard the entryways of important Assyrian palaces. The sentries marked an entrance that guarded the pubic domain and showed the seriousness of the structures.

The all powerful Egyptians incorporated the natural environment by representing it in their structures and emulating it. The decorative styles that they had were incorporated in structures by painting on the wall, artwork, sculptures and even furniture (artwork left). Some of this artwork has been incorporated in more contemporary homes of today (right).

The Nubia mirrored the style of Egyptian temples, religion, style and dress. In all three regions, columns, monumental sculptures, and the use of animals in art were a decorative and symbolic addition that made their era stand out. Below is the interior of the Great Temple of Rammessees the Great at Abu Simbel.

The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel, looking down the central axis. - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2013/04/qa-6/#sthash.CnvHJ3Xr.dpuf

The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel, looking down the central axis. - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2013/04/qa-6/#sthash.CnvHJ3Xr.dpuf

 
An example of these columns in today's interiors is below. This example may be for more decorative purposes rather than to just hold up the ceiling like in ancient civilization

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Resources:
http://darpics.startlogic.com/interiors1.htm

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/awards/stirling-prize

http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptart.html

http://www.artsatl.com/2013/04/qa-6/