Architecture. Зайцева И.В. - 31 стр.

      3.1.9 Read the following word combinations and translate them into
Russian:

rebirth of classical art; to derive from two sources; ancient classical buildings; to use
classical orders; proportions of the human body; pictorial device of perspective;
definition of architectural space; immediate and full comprehension; well–organized
urban spaces; great skill; interior of buildings; linear perspective; basic element; fluted
pilasters; unribbed vaults; the austere façade; the highest degree of perfection; Christian
world

       3.2 You are taking part in a conference “The Renaissance Art”. Read the
text and choose necessary information for your report

       Text 3 A

       The Renaissance

        This architectural style developed in early 15th century Italy during the rebirth
of classical art and learning. It succeeded the Gothic as the style dominant in all of
Europe after the mid 16th century into classicism. Knowledge of the classical style in
architecture was derived during the Renaissance from two sources: the ancient classical
buildings, particularly in Italy but also in France and Spain and the treatise “De
architectura” by the Roman architect Vitruvius. Initially it was characterized by the use
of the classical orders, round arches, and symmetrical composition.
        The Renaissance architects found a harmony between the proportions of the

human body and those of their architecture. There was even a relationship between

architectural proportions and the Renaissance pictorial device of perspective.

       The concern of these architects for proportion caused that clear, measured

expression and definition of architectural space and mass that differentiates the

Renaissance style from the Gothic and encourages in the spectator an immediate and

full comprehension of the building.

       Churches, palaces, gardens, and well-organized open, urban spaces are the

architectural works most often associated with this time. Great skill was expressed in

ordering the interior of buildings, frequently using the same motifs as had been

traditionally associated with the exterior.