HOA2 Prelims Equivalent

PART I. Comparative Analysis

What are the similarities and differences between Gothic and Renaissance Architecture? Type
your answers on the proper box, only primary and secondary sources will be credited. Each
answer is one point, internet sources get 0.5points. (20 points total)

Gothic Architecture Renaissance Architecture

Name Conception Giorgio Vasari considered Rinascimento in which “ri”

(Where did the name come Gothic ‘crude or barbaric’ and means ‘again’ and “nascere”
from?) ‘barbarous German style’ in his means ‘to be born’. It is a
book published in 1550, Le Vite de' French word for Rebirth.
più eccellenti pittori, scultori, e
architettori (The Lives of the Most
Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and
Architects), also known as Le Vite
(The Lives).
According to Mr. Fergusson,
Gothic Architecture is “all the
styles invented and used by the
Western barbarians who overthrew
the Roman empire, and settled
within its limits.”
Source/s: Vasari, Giorgio (1550). Lives of the Brauchistck, Boris Von
most Eminent Painters Sculptors (2000) Renaissance, An
and Architects. Translated by De Illustrated Historical
Vere, Gaston (2010). London: Overview. United States:
Philip Lee Warner. Barron's

Brauchistck, Boris Von (2000)

Renaissance, An Illustrated
Historical Overview. United States:
Barron's
Historical Context GEOGRAPHICAL:
(what was happening then?) o Germany was the center of
the Western Empire
o Kingdoms of France, Italy
and Spain were becoming
strong united states.
o England had become
thoroughly united under the
Norman Kings
RELIGION:
o Immense power of the
Popes
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL:
GEOGRAPHICAL:
o Spread of renaissance
movement to France,
Germany, and
England, and to the
rest of Europe
RELIGION:
o Invention of printing,
which aided the spread
of knowledge, the
spirit of inquiry, and
the diffusion of
freedom of thought

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Gothic Architecture
o Growth of towns which
turned to cities
Source/s: Fletcher, Banister (1994). A
History of Architecture on
Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and Amateur.
Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury,
Agnew, & Co. Ld., Printers
Patrons The church
Source/s: Fletcher, Banister (1994). A
History of Architecture on
Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and Amateur.
Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury,
Agnew, & Co. Ld., Printers
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Renaissance Architecture
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL:
o Spread of the newly-
discovered classic
literature, which
caused a revolt against
mediaeval art, and the
subsequent fall of
Constantinople. And
produced a desire for
the revival of Roman
architecture.
HISTORICAL:
o Invention of
gunpowder (changed
the whole method of
warfare)
o Invention of Mariner’s
compass (discovery of
America and the West
Indies)
o Invention of printing
(caused the
reformation in
religion, and the
revival of learning
Fletcher, Banister (1994). A
History of Architecture on
Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and
Amateur. Fifth Edition.
London: Bradbury, Agnew, &
Co. Ld., Printers
The church, monarchy and
nobles
Brauchistck, Boris Von
(2000) Renaissance, An
Illustrated Historical
Overview. United States:
Barron's
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Structural System  The use of Flying Buttress,

Piers and Pinnacles to
effectively distribute loads
to the ground.

Walls  Rubble Masonry  Ashlar Masonry

 Ashlar masonry edges  Rusticated edges
 Gable ends are steep  Gable ends were
formed as pediments

Roof  Decorated with spires  Vaulting without ribs

 Open Timber church roofs:  Domes
o Trussed-rafter  Closed Timber Roofs
o Tie-beam  Mansard Roof
o Hammer-beam
o Collar-braced
o Aisle
o Barrel
 Cimborio/Lantern
 Quadripartite ribbed, stellar,
fan and Tudor vaulting
Space Plan/ Floor Plan  Grandeur gained by  Symmetry and
multiplicity Proportion
 Irregular Interiors  Simplicity
Openings  Stained glass windows  Semi-circular
 Gothic and Lancet Arches  Surrounded by
architraves
 Dormer windows
 Square Lintel around
openings and paired
with triangular
pediments
Column  Clustered/Bundled columns  Classical orders:
 Colonette Tuscan, Doric, Ionic,
Corinthian and
Composite
 Rusticated shafts
Ornamentation  Stained glass  Frescoes

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

 Raison d'etre  Mosaic

 Colored marbles
Source/s for the Fletcher, Banister (1994). A
comparative analysis: History of Architecture on
Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and Amateur.
Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury,
Agnew, & Co. Ld., Printers
 Sgaffito
o Fletcher, Banister (1994).
A History of Architecture
on Comparative Method
for the Student,
Craftsman, and Amateur.
Fifth Edition. London:
Bradbury, Agnew, & Co.
Ld., Printers
o Smith, Roger T. (1880).
Architecture: Gothic and
Renaissance. New York:
Scribner and Welford

PART 2. Essay
Answer the following questions the best way you can. It may be in a form of a diagram/ drawing
with explanation. Plus 3 Points if you can do proper in-text citations with reference list at the
end. (10 points total)

1. What have you learned in relation with the conditions of architecture (people, space &
time) and how it affects history and architecture? (2 points)

o The people who have the most power dictates on what gets built.
o The topography and the availability of materials in a place affects how the
building is going to be constructed
o The history of a place and the current political affairs affects the condition and
willingness to build architecture

2. What are the lessons you picked up from Gothic Architecture? Cite at least 2 and
elaborate. (4 points)

o The power of religion. Religion had grown to a massive extent back in the 13th
that it had aided the construction of massive churches that is an architectural feat,
and had decorated it with art in an enormous scale. It had introduced an
architectural style that we have never encountered before. It is truly astounding,
for the fact that religion had surpassed the level of the monarchy, and even have
the power over them [1].
o The influence of war on the architecture. When the wars broke out, people opted
to build strong walls rather than a heavily ornamented façade.

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3. What are the lessons you picked up from Renaissance Architecture? Cite at least 2 and
elaborate. (4 points)

o Renaissance had a love for Rome [2]. It is an era where they sort of had a
throwback architectural style party but in many ways better than their historical
counterpart. They had experimented with the style and made it into their own.
o Not only on Religious Architecture. Unlike Gothic which widely focuses on the
building of churches, Renaissance incorporated its style also on Secular and
Residential buildings, and Gardens.

References:
o Fletcher, Banister (1994). A History of Architecture on Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and Amateur. Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. Ld.,
Printers
o Vasari, Giorgio (1550). Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects.
Translated by De Vere, Gaston (2010). London: Philip Lee Warner.
o Brauchistck, Boris Von (2000) Renaissance, An Illustrated Historical Overview. United
States: Barron's
o Smith, Roger T. (1880). Architecture: Gothic and Renaissance. New York: Scribner and
Welford

[1]
The immense power of the Popes, which was probably at its height in the thirteenth century,
was evidenced in the way they made and unmade Emperors and Kings and disposed of their
dominions. (Fletcher, Banister (1994). A History of Architecture on Comparative Method for the
Student, Craftsman, and Amateur. Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. Ld., Printers)
[2]
A revival of classic literature produced a desire for the revival of Roman architecture.
(Fletcher, Banister (1994). A History of Architecture on Comparative Method for the Student,
Craftsman, and Amateur. Fifth Edition. London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. Ld., Printers)

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