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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.
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