Chapter 5’s discussion of domestic architecture of Catal Huyuk, the Market of Trajan, and Plains Indian tipis demonstrates how builders designed their structures. The chapter provided a list of factors that impact the appearance of domestic architecture: protection, historical necessity, materials, aesthetic choices, local and foreign influences, symbolism, and identity. In particular, the chapter identified how domestic architecture responds to its community’s needs.

Instruction for the discussion Like all modules in this class, Module Two requires you to participate in a group discussion . The purpose of the discussion is to practice what you have learned, to employ the vocabulary of art, and Read More …