In a special and reference literature often draws a parallel between the words of architecture.It is an art to create, that is, to design and build structures for various purposes.
role of architecture in society
level of civilization, historical events, as well as the functionality of the buildings influence the ideas embodied in the architecture.Architecture - is an art form that has a direct influence on the spiritual development of society, the formation of aesthetic views of man.
known that architecture emerged much earlier art forms such as literature, music, theater.During the birth of the architecture can be considered a time when man first picked up a stone ax and began to build houses for themselves.
development of modern architecture can only be based on centuries-old experience of past masters.For this reason, you must know the names of the great architects of the world, to get acquainted with architectural monuments created by their hands.
Architecture in Russia
Russian architecture - an architecture that has unique features.To understand their features can be the example of the construction of the ancient towns and cities such as Nizhny Novgorod, Kizhi, Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal, St. Petersburg.
Moreover, in any other Russian city buildings necessarily have declared today the monuments of architecture.Civic duty of citizens of the country - to preserve the history of their region and to convey this valuable legacy to the younger generation.
Buildings included in the architectural complexes of Russian towns and villages, were not of the same type.On the contrary, they still affect a variety of forms, design ideas.It is the most attractive in the architecture of the past Russia.
Since ancient times the territory of the state, there are two trends that distinguish architecture.This wood and stone architecture.
tree architecture Russia
wooden huts painted towers, carved frames, high gates, churches - all associated with the image of Russia.It is this type of buildings architecture sets it apart.
It is an art, the construction of buildings made of wood, originated in ancient times.And above all due to the fact that the forest in most of Russia is the main wealth.Wood has always been under the master's hand.The main instrument was the architect of the ax, and the tree - a material that is easy to process.
Tradition in Russian architecture is such that the carpenter never repeat or copy the work that they have been carried out at least once.Each building had new features, but the wealth of experience of past masters is necessary to consider the architect.
Secrets skills handed down from generation to generation.The majority of Russian architects came from the common people.Without special training, they created masterpieces of wooden construction.
Architecture stone
urban development has come to replace the wooden white-stone architecture.In Russia, this kind of architecture began to evolve rapidly due to the fact that in Moscow were discovered deposits of pale limestone.Buildings of it were built in the capital, as well as the cities of Vladimir-Suzdal principality.
Centuries of checking the reliability of this building material was successful.Today the building, built in those days, are striking in their strength, beauty and elegance.
In the first half of the XVIII century, when new towns were built, such as St. Petersburg, began the development of new trends in stone architecture.
known that at this time of particular importance is attached to the erection of monuments, palaces, public buildings.His flourished and religious architecture.Temples, churches, monasteries, built in the days of his greatness, reliability designs, refinement of taste are unmatched today.
With the acquisition of skills the treatment of solid rock, such as marble and granite, changing the traditions of Russian architecture.It has an impact and the fact that among the architects working in Russia, there was a lot of immigrants from Europe.Through this architectural ensembles erected in Russian cities acquire international fame.
Stone pages of history - the so-called heyday of architecture as the main building material was the stone.
