FREE ESSAY ON GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE VS. EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE

GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE VS. EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE

Gothic Architecture Vs. Egyptian Architecture
The sediment richens the soil year after year by the Nile that floods the valley and
rises twenty to thirty feet high. African villagers expect the seasonal rains; the
precipitation determines the crops productivity.
The valley cut by this dominating river is also where one of the greatest Neolithic
civilizations grew. The originals were of mixed races but all derived from the white
races. By 4000 B.C. these egger people started using copper and gold, developing a
standard way of living. They made tools to their own needs and began building and started
to include architectural art full of decorous curves and lines.
The early Egyptians made their homes out of river reeds and river mud. They produced
round homes or rectangular homes with arched rooftops. Primarily the huts were used to
keep from the harsh, warm temperatures. During this time period of reed homes adobe
bricks were being made which led to a crucial innovation to Egyptian homes and
architecture. The art and skill that was carved, painted and designed into religious
temples and tombs gave later researchers of great talent information on Egyptian life.
With architectural strides religious gods and carvings were beginning a decorative
architectural era. Imhotep was an architect that designed the great pyramid and temple of
King Zoser in the third dynasty. He was precise and eloquent with the use of stone that
was not surpassed for centuries. The Egyptians honored many of their architects, who also
became court officials, but Imhotep was credited for being the first great user of stone
towards monumental buildings. The old kingdom was built of river reeds and mud but later
other kingdoms learned from the old designs. Later the middle kingdom saw a new light in
utilizing stone form and development of others. Though it wasn't until the new empire
where great temples and large courts. The new empire fell and the idea of a strong,
continuous rise in Egyptian architecture had almost ceased.
The Nile River determined the building materials of the Egyptians. As time progressed and
architecture was beginning to have history, technical skills were developing as well as
architectural skills. One major discovery was slanted roofs were unnecessary to the hot,
humid weather. Falt roofs became the new invention and were multipurpose for more living
space, which became an essential part of the home design. Egyptians also tried to figure
out a way walls could be sturdy and strong but less heavy and less cracks. But the
cracking would never fail so when the bricks were laid on concave beds, so when cracks
did occur, the wall was easily fixed. Another form of the brick was used called the
vault. Vaults were most often used in tombs and cover storage rooms but never did this
principle become a way of source. Stone was later introduced, which came late in Egyptian
architecture. There was more than enough stone, from the Nile cutting its way down the
desert plateau. There was a surplus of stone to be used. They became expert quarrying
diggers, cutting some of the best pieces of rock. Egyptians also developed different
techniques of handling stones. With all this stone, labor power and organization was
needed. The king steeped forward for that position and gave orders to the laborers, whom
all were working on one building at a time. The workers were treated fairly good with
adequate pay. This is how the pyramids were built and stone architecture was the new
generation of adobe brick and river reed huts.
Gothic architecture is an example of how the intricate structural and decorative elements
in buildings are tied together. Like the Egyptians Gothic architecture uses the vault
idea but is better understood. Early experiments failed and were left to explore other
options but gothic architecture explains the answers. The question of different width
varied different heights; so gothic architecture uses the pointed arch, and varying the
steepness to gain the correct connections. Gothic architecture was more of a solution of
building problems. It also was an expression of modern Europe. The economy way stable,
trade and business was steady and cities were expanding and flourishing. The Gothic era
was an introduction to new houses and newborn towns. Thus people were being more
intelligent, intelligent about decisions just like the Egyptians. The physical changes
influenced people with a metal guidance. The prosperity of physical changes increased the
standard way of living and organization. The trade market area now was where the town
hall was built. The revolutionary architecture helped the religious ideas of Egyptians
and for the Gothic architecture it meant a beginning of commerce. The Gothic architects
built off the typical square buildings to the enhanced octagon shape. They still included
the vault but not as just an over the entrance sloop, they used it so it touches the fool
of the building. Aside from flat roofs like the Egyptians cathedral ceilings were the
hallmark of most Gothic architects. Thus, the great works of architects came out through
wealthy, richen homes. 
Gothic architecture was more of a revolutionary aspect in architecture where as Egyptian
Architecture was a way of life.
Gothic architecture was more of a revolution aspect in architecture where as Egyptian
architecture was a way of life.