Starting from the definition of what is meant today by ancient architectural order, the paper delves into the typological approach to ancient architecture study, focusing on the lexicon and syntax that govern architectural orders and profiles. The core idea is that understanding the elements of ancient architecture, their aggregation, and relative articulation requires an in-depth exploration of architectural order, highlighting the risks of constraining architectural forms within a predefined system. The research credits Lucy Shoe for her pivotal role in establishing a chronological framework for architectural profiles, emphasizing the profile modifications and their proportional relationships. Shoe’s work enabled the recognition of evolutionary trajectories in Greek architecture, offering insights into the language of architectural forms. The study also explores recent discussions on the relevance of the typological approach in ancient architecture studies, distinguishing between historical-artistic and historical-architectural perspectives. It underscores the need to balance typological analysis with a holistic understanding of architectural context. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of recognizing the lexicon and syntax of ancient architecture, acknowledging the contributions of scholars like Lucy Shoe, and promoting a nuanced approach that considers both typological analysis and contextual comprehension in the study of ancient architectural forms.

Partendo dalla definizione di cosa si deve intendere oggi per ordine architettonico, si riflette circa l’attualità dell’approccio tipologico allo studio dell’antico, concentrandosi sull’individuazione di un lessico e una sintassi come elementi regolatori. La comprensione degli elementi dell’architettura antica, della loro aggregazione e relativa articolazione, richiede un’approfondita conoscenza dell’ordine architettonico, che rifugge dall’idea di un canone precostituito. Si attribuisce in questo senso a Lucy Shoe un ruolo cruciale nell’istituzione di una seriazione cronologica per l’evoluzione delle modanature antiche. Le ricerche della studiosa americana hanno permesso di riconoscere le traiettorie evolutive dell’architettura greca, offrendo spunti sulla lettura delle forme architettoniche come espressione di un linguaggio. Alla luce di recenti discussioni sulla rilevanza dell’approccio tipologico negli studi di settore, si distinguono due modalità analitiche provenienti da due distinti percorsi formativi, uno di natura storico-artistica e l’altro storico-architettonico, sottolineando la necessità di bilanciare l’analisi tipologica con un approccio più olistico al contesto architettonico.

Lexicon and Syntax. About the typological approach to the study of Ancient Architecture,

Antonello Fino
2023-01-01

Abstract

Starting from the definition of what is meant today by ancient architectural order, the paper delves into the typological approach to ancient architecture study, focusing on the lexicon and syntax that govern architectural orders and profiles. The core idea is that understanding the elements of ancient architecture, their aggregation, and relative articulation requires an in-depth exploration of architectural order, highlighting the risks of constraining architectural forms within a predefined system. The research credits Lucy Shoe for her pivotal role in establishing a chronological framework for architectural profiles, emphasizing the profile modifications and their proportional relationships. Shoe’s work enabled the recognition of evolutionary trajectories in Greek architecture, offering insights into the language of architectural forms. The study also explores recent discussions on the relevance of the typological approach in ancient architecture studies, distinguishing between historical-artistic and historical-architectural perspectives. It underscores the need to balance typological analysis with a holistic understanding of architectural context. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of recognizing the lexicon and syntax of ancient architecture, acknowledging the contributions of scholars like Lucy Shoe, and promoting a nuanced approach that considers both typological analysis and contextual comprehension in the study of ancient architectural forms.
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