The most important lessons learned from the Egyptian Society is the importance of Traditions, Rituals and Nature, specifically the importance of the Nile to their society. In order to understand their culture, we must first understand their beliefs.. their beliefs in life & death, the sun & the moon. These opposites reflect Egyptian building forms and where these forms have been inspired from. The structures reflect their beliefs as well as depict harmony and balance which tie these man made creations with nature, bonding them as one.
Greece
Just as the Egyptians believe, the Grecians depend on tradition, rituals and nature. They say that the only thing constant in this world is change, and the Grecians embody that. They always strived to change, model and remodel for the perfect form.... the IDEAL. They mainly built to pay homage...or to tell a story in a way.
They loved to build Asymmetrical forms, this was a way that they could remain one with nature.
Rome
Romans, like Grecians, constantly were striving for the best, but instead of creating the Ideal, they focused more on reality. They believed heavily on ancestry. They were obsessed with Geometrics, which ties into balance and harmony in a way. In conclusion, each of the three empires built in similar ways which differed depending on cultural beliefs. But their main goal was to make their mark and to tell their stories with Architecture so that they may be remembered forever.
http://www.voneurope.com/
http://www.nikiomahe.com/architecture-design/oia-greece/
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