Ok. “Illiterate Building” is officially my new favorite slur. 😂💀

@MrRomiBajwa

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@BF-I-II-V-V-III-VII

2 жыл бұрын

As you see this building is illiterate. Everybody liked that.

@laureanosamuelolmoromero5756

2 жыл бұрын

it's hard to understand why these “Illiterate Buildings” simply don't get demolished

@thinker9115

2 жыл бұрын

And when I next see one, I'll jolly well teach it to read! So informative and without playing irritating music all the way through.

@TaeKinzel

Жыл бұрын

@@laureanosamuelolmoromero5756 It costs money?

I have never seen an architectural video of this caliber let alone so historic in nature. I wish I've seen your videos 15-20 years ago. It would have helped me on my lectures tremendously. Great job Professor Calder Loth. I'm a fan. ❤️ Love from an American architect lecturing in the Philippines!

I am a Mexican Architect, I have learned History and Theory in Spanish, and this amassing Professor has explained it just like the books I have read, now in US I am studying all over again in English, I am so lucky I have found him, and no, I won't get my License in this country, Its way to complicated and expensive, they don't focus in the basics but futurism which is not my interest! I design, remodel, renovate and build houses. I am fine with this.

@HectordanielGonzalez1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Where are you studying architecture? I am very curious to know :)

@javierpacheco8234

Жыл бұрын

Don't give up, I'm also in a contemporary design school where they hate traditional or classical architecture. Learn from old books such as the 4 books on architecture.

"Why???" "Because it looks better that way!" 😂😂👌👌

@xv12commander

3 жыл бұрын

ahahah yes I like how he says that too

So we know that the Ancients knew a lot more about humamity than we know about what they knew. Golden ration is the key to all the beauty. Bravo Prof.

Superb. Attention to detail without being boring is what I love about these presentations. Explained perfectly and I love how the connection with ancient words/expressions is described

KZread finally did it right and recommended me this. i had attended a MOOC from Sapienze College of Venice on this particular topic and so i'm absolutely delighted to watch this! Thank you!

This is education on the highest level. Thank you for this excellent resource!

@RockNRoll-wb8fn

3 жыл бұрын

WHY DID THEY NOT TEACH THIS THINGS IN SWEDISH SCHOOLS? HISTORY IS EVERYTHING, ITS THE KEY TO MOVE FORWARD!

@pokerkramer1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@RockNRoll-wb8fn Because school nowadays only serves to graduate ignorant people who pride themselves on their stupidity

I took one year of architecture school, 20 years before giving up. Recently I started reading the 600 page architectural history textbook which i had saved all these years since I still love architecture very much. The textbook takes pages after pages of tedious explanation with very crude illustration to cover what you have here beautifully, in a very succinct and easy to follow manner . Thank you very much

@michaelmayen6240

2 жыл бұрын

What book is it, if you please? Thank you!

This series is the best ever. I have a PhD in Comparative Arts and have watched Dr. Loth's videos over and over again. These are THE best lectures on understanding the foundations of Classical Architecture in a concise and deep way. I lived a few blocks away from Loth in the Fan (RVA) and always admired the way he kept his home and garden/alley so original. I could only aspire to emulate the way he taught and applied classicism in his everyday life, work, and career. Calder Loth is an American Treasure.

As a remodeler of residential structures, I welcome this series, it's integrity assist me with a period correct Architecture to improve obsolete dwellings.

@itaintrocketscience

3 жыл бұрын

I’m with ya. I’m a remodeling carpenter as well

i would give anything of the 20 and 21 century has to offer just to be able to live and walk in those wonderfull classical buildings.I was never a fan of history and architecture when i was young but traveling made me realise how much i adore greek and roman buildings and how sad i feel that so few survived...

@hellomate639

4 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this video because one of my life dreams is to do my best to revive ancient architecture and merge it with modernity in a way that is truly harmonious and beautiful. The beauty, the power, the grandeur, but also the nature. Modern imitations of classical architecture, even when done well, have so little of nature left in them. The nature is extremely tame. Roman/Greek architecture, the nature is still in the stone, I feel. With ancient architecture also has to come ancient symbolism, virtue and geometry. I feel that with modern technology, we should have built something that far outclasses Rome, but we've not figured out how to operate that way yet. Maybe we can start a movement.

@shield543

Жыл бұрын

@@hellomate639 Wishing you the best of luck to accomplish your goal, we need more people like you. The world needs to remember what was lost (in terms of beauty), and adapt to what has been gained (in terms of technology)!

@hellomate639

Жыл бұрын

@@shield543 Thank you for this reply. It's like a reminder of what I need to be aiming at. I have all sorts of pursuits right now centered around building systems in which people can more fluidly collaborate on building amazing projects. Still not sure how to accomplish it. But, whenever I mention it, people seem to light up, as if they never considered that it was a possibility...

This may be my favorite series of all time. I cannot wait to teach my kids this!

Thank you very much for this lecture series! I have never seen such an elaborate, yet accessible explanation of the rules of classical architecture. Hugely inspiring, and a great incentive to investigate more deeply the ancient traditions of the classical way of building.

Amazing Amazing Bravo Encore. I only knew three as a modest novice. Now I'm fluent. Will watch multiple times and now I want to explore the city and take pictures. This guy needs keys to some cities.

Bravo! Bravissimo Mr. Loth! I was enjoying every minute of your video! The best lecture on architecture I`ve ever heard! Thank you so much!

I took a history of architecture course once and I loved it. The teacher lady was so engaging explaining the technical aspects in the cultural context and philosophical. My point is, it is very easy to make these kind of lectures extremely dull. It is like the lecture is held by a clerk or an accountant.

The etymologies of the architectural terms were super helpful to me. It really helps me remember a word if I can connect it to other words I know.

@calderloth6058

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. My source for the etymologies of architectural terms is the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. It's the best I've found. Calder Loth

I learned a lot just by watching this wonderful video! Thanks for releasing such an amazing content online for free.

I just discovered a new interest that I never knew I was interested in before. And as a bonus, may I say that you Sir look and sound exactly as I would imagine a classical architecture professor to be. (PS: I a almost sure those latin and greek terms will all be in the midterm test.)

I am blown away. Thank you so much for producing this excellent series!

As an amateur builder working in the tropics in some difficulty with making myself understood, I've been enriched by this video treatise.....thanks...

Not sure if it’s some deep-seated psychological thing or just me getting older, but seemingly out of nowhere I’ve developed a fascination with architecture, particularly of the classicist variety. Thank you for this awesome video.

Excellent. So many life-long questions answered in one video.

Thank you, sir, for a very engaging, inspiring and information-rich presentation.

Listened to Dr.Loths lecture on bricks and so glad I heard this one....absolutely amazing! Thank you!

This was so interesting! What a delightful video to stumble on!

THIS is the informative, intelligent, well-presented video on classical architecture that I have been craving....the hour just flew past...thank you Prof and everyone involved in putting this excellent video together...can't wait to watch the other three parts 😊🙌🏛

@calderloth6058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive comments. I hope you will find the other three parts equally informative. Calder Loth

I can not thank you enough for posting this video

Excellent! Very instructive.

Extremely engaging and interesting, and packed with knowledge. This was a pleasure to watch!

What a wonderful video and beautifully told!

Many thanks for giving the insight on the wooden construction

WOW! that was informative. excellent video! good pacing, well constructed, organized, and very interesting

A treasure of profound educational content to inspire all coming artists. Thank you

What a beautifully presented video. Phenomenal content. Thank you very much

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is exactly what I have been looking for. Perfect, accessible introductions with all sorts of fascinating "by-the ways" and great humour. My favourite bit of humour was the observation that mummies were wrapped in ribbons and not in tape-worms.

@calderloth6058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. It's really heartening to learn that the series communicates coherently. A primary aim of the series is to help people appreciate the wonderful classical architecture that we find most everywhere, and learn how to read the details on anything from a front porch to a state capitol. Calder

Outstanding explanation of the classical orders.

I'm whole heartedlly thanking you for this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH

I love this video, what’s super cool is that most of his American examples I’ve driven to and photographed. I love classical architecture.

thank you for this masterful series. today more than ever it is important to understand our past which we are losing to ignorance.

Can someone tell me what college the library at 15:53 belongs to?

Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you so much for this.

I am too ADHD. I keep coming back here every time I need to do laundry and blast it like I'm at a rave. (I listen to all four parts)

Absolutely breathtaking!

I learned so much from this video!

What made this more superb was this felt like Albus Dumbledore is giving me lessons on History

Great video, thank you.

Thank you for this great video!

Thank-you very much.

What books should I use top study with these videos?

Thank you very much sir for this wonderful lecture

Superb Explanation.

Thank you very much for this video!

This is high quality presentation 👍💯

What materials are the mass-produced capitals and columns typically made of?

- All roads lead to Rome, or so they say. Not the A57. I drove along it the other day and ended up in Worksop.

Wonderful! Beauty derives from balanced proportion. You just know when it doesn’t look right yes! Calming like music, + the music needs a place to rest.

can anybody explain 27:40 not quite sure as ge didn't explain gable, pediment etc

Wonderful lecture thank you

I taught the subject for years, even led study tours through Italy, but I didn't know the subject in such detail. Still, it's a little like knowing how to properly tie your toga or cure common ailments by letting out blood.

Thank you!!

Thanks!! Good job!!

What about polychromy in classical architecture ? A BIG point that wasnt mentioned and maybe changes a lot of the explanations. For example the, "showing" of structural firmness could be turned around. Most of these classical buildings were, as the greek ones, painted and veiled in cloth. That could be the act of "covering" the structural/construction elements.

I watch the whole thing wanting to hear this guy say “cool-whip.”

@xerotolerant

2 жыл бұрын

lol

Love this video, when will the next parts be uploaded?!

@svedishfisk

5 жыл бұрын

www.classicist.org/education/#video They have part 2, they just haven't uploaded it to KZread.

0:52 Learning Objectives 1:10 Classicism (Roman Classicism)

calder loth is THE MAN

Thank you very much.

This is so interesting! I’m subscribed!

This is wonderful

At 15:55 is this st. Mary's college of Maryland ??? In st Mary's city?

Amazing information and even a few jokes if you pay attention (I spotted some around the 24 minute mark)... enjoy :)

27:37 But the crown moulding IS carried across the base of the pediment of that Charleston church. A mistake, surely.

Many thanks!

Can a non-US citizen can participate in the quiz and get credit and certification?

Wow this is amazing thankss!!

Did they use wood timbers for ceiling rafters?

Classical architecture is sublime. Why don’t they do it like this anymore?

@AntPDC

3 жыл бұрын

Many modern architects hate beauty - they think it's wicked. Also, they arrogantly desire to impose their own stamp, regardless of any sense of classical beauty.

@danesovic7585

3 жыл бұрын

It's considered fascist nowadays. No joke.

@quetzalcoatl3242

3 жыл бұрын

Because it´s impractical and outdated.

@pierren___

3 жыл бұрын

@@quetzalcoatl3242 not really. Of course de have to readapt them. I think a "old outiside- new inside" style would bd perfect

@javierpacheco8234

Жыл бұрын

The modernists of today are haters and socialist heavy that is why.

thank you Mr. Loth

@calderloth6058

Жыл бұрын

And thank you for letting me know you appreciated this video lecture. It's always encouraging to learn when people find classical architecture of interest. I hope you can now see building with a more informed eye. They have much to tell. Calder Loth

I hope theyll do one about germanic architecture antique medieval

Thank you very much

Exceptional teacher

Thank you

I like the idea that the Romans added non functional details to their buildings just to give them more character and interest -something that goes completely against the bland functional architecture that probably started with the Bauhaus in the early Twentieth Century.

Where can we find the images used in this video? Please help me.

@calderloth6058

3 жыл бұрын

Many of the photographs of buildings and details are my own. Some I found on the net. The images of engravings of architectural forms and details were scanned from pattern books, most of which are available in inexpensive reprints. Since the illustrations are used in the ICAA video lecture, I assume the ICAA would have to approve the use of the illustrations for publication or other such communication. I recommend you contact the ICAA about downloading and reusing any of the images.

31:43: the "wooden original"

27:37 “Notice in the pediment, the front gable, that the crown molding is not carried across the base of the pediment.” Wait, I’m not getting that. Is that a reference to the crown molding appearing to jut out slightly from where the pediment is (at least the way I see it)? It looks like in the “illiterate building” the crown molding is exactly aligned with the pediment, as shown by the charcoal triangle “outline.” Am I understanding the point correctly?

@calderloth6058

8 ай бұрын

Jeff, The crown molding is employed here only on the raking (A-frame) angles of the pediment. The crown molding is not seen on top of the fascia, the plain molding at the bottom of the pediment. Look at the portico of the Pantheon or the Supreme Court Building. Perhaps the angle of the photograph exaggerates the effect. Thank you for your comment. Calder Loth

@jeff__w

8 ай бұрын

@@calderloth6058 Wow, thank you for your response! Looking at the video again _and_ the pediment of the Pantheon _and_ your detailed ICAA page on “Architectural Etymology,” well, lots of times, with reference to your explanation, I think I finally got it. I’m just a regular person, not anyone with any sort of expertise in architecture, and, before watching your superb series, would not have known, say, my _fascia_ from my _taenia_ 😳- it’s been quite a journey but a delightful one - so I appreciate your careful and kind reply.

Thanks

Is there a good app where people can design classical buildings with?

Good video, shame about the poor sound quality though.

Very interesting 👍

Dear Professor Loth, ICAA: My name is Romeo Ty. Member of AIA and C1PRC but living in the Philippines. I'm also a classical Lecturer. I would like to be a member of ICAA. How can I become a member? Thank you!

@ClassicistORG

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our programs! Please visit our website for more information: www.classicist.org/

Brilliant. Second time I'm watching

Insanely entertaining

You did not answer whether or not the decorative corresponding devices above the centrally spaced columns must also be correspondingly wider!

It should be noted, when Vetruvius listed the Doric, he listed the Roman Doric. A style which is more similar to Tuscan, practically indistinguishable, than to the Greek Doric.

When is the next one ?

@svedishfisk

5 жыл бұрын

www.classicist.org/education/#video Part 2 is up on their site.

wonderful