Dr.

Alaa el-Habashi

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

History of Architecture I:

– Ancient Egyptian Architecture

– Architecture in Ancient Mesopotamia

– Greek Architecture

– Roman Architecture

History of Architecture 2: Early Christian Architecture

Main references:

– Sir Banister Fletcher’s, “History of Architecture,” (1896’s and many later

updated editions)

– Helen Gardner, “Art Through the Ages: an Introduction to its Hitory and
Significance,” (1926 and many later updated editions)

– Dora P. Crouch, “History of Architecture: Stonehenge to Skyscrapers,:

1985.

– ،‫ المطبعة الميرية‬:‫ القاهرة‬،‫“ جزءين‬،‫ ”تاريخ فن العمارة‬،‫محمد خليل نايل ومحمد أمين عبد القادر‬
1943 ،‫بولق‬

– ‫ اليبعينيات من القرن العشرين‬،‫ القاهرة‬،‫ تاريخ العمارة‬،‫توفيق عبد الجواد‬

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

Course Aim:

– Explore relationship between Architecture & Construction Techniques

– Explore relationship between Architecture & Art

– Explore relationship between Architecture & Buildings Materials

– Explore difference between Décor & Ornament

– Explore relationship between Architecture & Social Structure

– Learn Architectural Terminology

– Learn to read Architectural Drawings and Photographs

– Explore Architectural Qualities (scale, rhythm, symmetry, etc…)

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

Ancient Egyptian Architecture

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

Ancient Egyptian Architecture:

– Dynasties

– Geographical Aspects

– Environmental Aspects

– Religious Aspects

– Social Aspects

– Architectural Inspiration

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

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History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
 Khafre, Dynasty IV, ca. 2520-2494 BC,
Diorite, Egyptian Museum, Cairo

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

 Menkaure and Khamerernebty (?),
Dynasty IV, ca. 2490-2472 BC,
Graywacke, Boston Museum of Fine Arts
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History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Seated scribe (Kay?), Dynasty V, ca. Ka-Aper, Dynasty V, ca. 2450-2350 BC,
2450-2350 BC, painted limestone, Louvre, Wood, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Paris
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Bas-relief from the Hatshepsut's Temple. This is a masterpiece in the temple showing queen Ahmose, queen Hatshepsut's
mother. Queen Ahmose was the queen of Thutmose I, pharaoh of Egypt, a military general who became pharaoh

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture

History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture
History of Architecture 1: Ancient Egyptian Architecture