If architecture demonstrates power, then that power should be evident from the architecture. How are the impact of power upon building represented?
Axiality in buildings
i.e. Egyptian temples,
Temple of Horus at Edfu, Floor Plan
i.e. Egyptian temples,
Roman basilicas,
Christian basilicas
Temple of Horus at Edfu, Floor Plan
Non-axiality in buildings
i.e. Arabic style mosques, Buddhist stupas, Persian hypostyle halls, most centralized buildings
Great Mosque, Cordoba
i.e. Arabic style mosques, Buddhist stupas, Persian hypostyle halls, most centralized buildings
Great Mosque, Cordoba
Centralized buildings and non-axiality
i.e. Renaissance churches, Pantheon
Ste Constnza e Agnese, Floor Plan
i.e. Renaissance churches, Pantheon
Ste Constnza e Agnese, Floor Plan