Archetype is making a plan of action to create a prototype and then the final model or hybrid. Figuring out the design and thinking logically about how it should be executed are part of this. A prototype is needed as a phase in any process. In the translation project we worked on this week I had to make practice models or prototypes to see if my idea was going to work. By doing this it helps you better prepare for the final model so that it will be well crafted and precise. In Sicily a Bronze Leg that as your eyes move downward to the ground becomes a lions “The prototype for these materials, judging from the details was of wood…” (Blakemore 39). When doing a project you need an archetype to get your ideas worked out, a prototype to see how the model will look and then finally a hybrid which is a combination of the two. Every civilization builds on previous civilizations taking parts of their architecture to incorporate with their own forming hybrids.
Source
Source is defined as where something is derived from. We learn that sources are very important especially when pulling information needed for personal use. We have been told repetitively to cite our sources when finding information we use in our opus. In history each civilization used sources from the previous one. Taking their failures and glories to help their architecture become better. “From the Hellenistic Greeks, the Romans learned the technique of orthographically planning…”(Roth 253). They used the Greek’s idea of a plan to help create their society.
Entourage
An entourage is a collection of things. In Suzanne’s drawing class we used this word when discussing vignettes. Vignettes as I talked about last week in the opus are a collection of things that tell a story. There is also the presence of entourage in history the acropolis stands on a mountain and is a collection of buildings. These buildings all tell a story about the most important building, the Parthenon. Each building is another part of Athena’s story. In Greece as they created mosaics and paintings on walls an entourage was created by the teams of “…less skilled craftsmen (who) were responsible for laying the surrounding mosaic.” (Blakemore 57) this entourage of men create a story.
Hierarchy
Hierarchy can be found in most any situation. In the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman times hierarchy has played an important part. In Egypt, pyramids are the prime example of hierarchy they were built so that the Pharaohs could show the common people that they were the most important people. In Greece Athena’s home the Parthenon is hierarchy. “The Parthenon is unusual for several reasons. One is its large size…”(Roth 236). She built her home so that it would be the largest and most important piece of architecture on the acropolis. All other buildings are pointing or in some way directing you to the Parthenon, for example on the Porch of the Maidens, the maidens’ breast point towards the Parthenon. In Rome hierarchy was of most importance. The large columns that stood alone were formed after the male genitals. Each man who built one strived to make his bigger and wider than every other. To achieve hierarchy in this time made people often stole others columns just so they could be the best.
Order
Orders also called columns have changed throughout time. There are three main columns seen throughout history the Ionic, Doric and Corinthian. Columns were used in the ancient times for structure and looks. For example in the Egyptian and Greek time periods the orders were mainly used for structural support. In a residence in Priene, Greece “columns encompassed the atrium, forming a Peristyle court.” (Blakemore 32) This is structural support because the columns held up the building creating a court. When the Roman’s decided to use columns it was more for the delight aspect. They would have columns that were essentially cut in half and pasted on the side of buildings such as the Coliseum in Rome.
Summary
This week has been about progress and hierarchy. There is a process that needs to be completed when working with archetypes, prototypes and hybrids. The three words define the process of creation. Hierarchy and order work together to create an ultimate sense of hierarchy. The Romans used columns that stood alone to stand for hierarchy, every male power wanted to have the biggest and best. Sources were taken from past cultures to make new societies better creating hybrid buildings. They are an entourage that encompasses the past and the present and helps the idea that the Roman's had of a perfect society.
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