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Renaissance Architectural Theories

 Renaissance Architectural Theories The development of architectural theory used by architects during the Renaissance believed that their buildings should be part of a higher order. They returned to the Greek system of mathematical proportions so that the notion of architecture emerged as mathematics which was translated into units of space. The development of Renaissance theories mostly refers to the philosophy made by Plato, Pythagoras and Aristotle. Plato's theory saw that natural beauty emerged through the existence of lines, circles, and surfaces that produced absolute geometric shapes and volumes. The Pythagorean theory is the basis for the development of comparative ratios form the basis for architectural proportions by trying mathematical calculations to form an aesthetic. Aristotle's theory put forward the theory of space as a place and its limitations The cosmos which then developed until the emergence of the concept of "Cartesian space". This theory states ...

Renaissance Architectural Theory

 Renaissance Architectural Theory Definition The definition of Renaissance according to Merriam - Webster dictionary is: "The revival of classical influences in the art and literature and the beginning of modern science in Europe in the 14th - 17th centuries, also movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity". The Renaissance (enlightenment period) appeared after going through the medieval period or the Medieval period (Middle Age), which is commonly referred to as the dark period. It is called this because at that time there were little or no new thoughts, especially in the world of architecture, which made architectural works stop or only processed decorative elements (such as Rococo Architecture). The factor that greatly influenced the birth of the Renaissance (enlightenment) was the existence of new concepts and thoughts in the way of human perspective in life, namely by respecting human reason (personal), by no longer depending only on church leaders...