What is History of Architecture?

• The history of shelters men have built for

themselves and for their gods.

• „It is the history of way of life: Architecture is

part of our personal history – we are born,
work and play, learn and teach and worship,
we sell and buy, try criminals, etc in buildings.

• „It is the history of the rise , development and

decadence of building techniques
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• It is an expression of what men thought of life
 Why do we study History of
Architecture?

• To learn from others

• „By studying particular solutions

architects gain better understanding of
how their own problems differ or might
be solved
 Why do we study History of
Architecture?
• By understanding the complexity of past
architectural problems today's architects will be
less inclined to simplistic solutions that leave
out important human and architectural factors

• „it opens up the enjoyment of contemporary

buildings with an appreciation of their purpose,
meaning, and charm (attractiveness)
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