compare and contrast essay that investigates how two structures from two different period styles that share a common theme in architecture (comparison between the Citadel of Sargon II and Persepolis) more details will be provided
Write a 6 page, double-spaced compare and contrast essay that investigates how two structures from two different period styles that share a common theme in architecture. (This theme is your thesis statement.). Below are examples of common themes that you could use for your thesis statement – but you do not have to use my examples! The examples are there to help you develop your own thesis statement.
The structures you chose MUST correlate with the time, cultures, and period styles covered in this course. You cannot chose buildings that are outside of the periods and regions covered in this class.
Examples of common themes for your thesis statement:
Focus on building type -Two buildings that are religious buildingsTwo buildings that are residential structuresTwo buildings that both use a basilica floor planFocus on visual characteristics -Two buildings that are highly decorativeTwo buildings that use Classical architectural elementsFocus on cultural context -Two buildings that are represent the power of a rulerTwo buildings that are vertical structures due to religious beliefs Surname1
Architecture History
Citadel Sargon and Persepolis are major architectures and one of the ancient urban cities
built majorly for inhabitants and governances. The architecture was designed impressively to act
as a remarkable palace for the kings and other leaders. This article will describe the features that
make the citadel Sargon and Persepolis unique places for the residents and governances to the
ancient communities. Citadel Sargon was decorated by the protective genies of human-headed
winged bulls known as shedu. These were set in the doorways or gates to guard the city.
Persepolis also acted as the seat of the throne for the Achaemenid Empire. It acted showplace for
both festivals and receptions of the kings.
Persepolis was made of mud brick and limestone. The construction involved leveling the
mud rock and filling the depression with tunnels to allow the passage of the sewages. The
platform was then constructed from there. Citadel Sagon similarly had thick mud-brick walls
with doors opening on the inner side. The building lacked windows. Its throne room was
constructed into the state court and domestic court for children and women. Both buildings were
designed using geometric symbolic such as squares and circles with a proper layout of
symmetrical (Moradi et al. 149). They both had good designs, such as halls and courtyards.
Citadel Sargon had two massive central courts and numerous disorganized smaller rooms and
courtyards. Both cities were designed in relevance to the community’s beliefs. Persepolis was
designed in the form of Achaemenid architecture manifested by the Persians constructions
harboring temples for worship and social gatherings (Taghizadeh & Katayoun, pg.5)
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Use of symbols and arts drawing at the entrance.
The audience hall.
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Proportion in designs when constructing the Persepolis.
Proportions when constructing citadel Sargon architectures
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Proportion use of geometrical methods building of citadel Sargon
Symbolism in the gateway of the citadel Sargon (LE GRAIN & L n.p)
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Works Cited
Taghizadeh, Katayoun. “An Investigation of Historical Structures in Ancient Iranian
Architecture.” Architecture Research, 1 (1) (2011): 1-7.
Moradi, Asghar Mohammad, Alireza Saboori Fard, and Fatemeh Nassabi. “A historical study of
Ekbatana Hill and a Glance at its rehabilitation.” Journal of Asian Architecture and
Building Engineering 7.2 (2008): 147-154.
LEGRAIN, L. “mentation, does not represent a feminine adorant, but the King himself, led by
the hand into the divine presence and followed by a divine intercessor praying with two
hands up.”