Group Assignment in Lecture_Greek / Classical or Egyptian culture in M'sia

From Artlex Dictionary, classical is defined as the art of ancient Greece produced during the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. Later it included all works of art created from 600 BCE until the fall of Rome. Still later it was used to describe any art form thought to be inspired or influenced by ancient Greek or Roman examples.

Today, classical is used to describe perfection of form, with an emphasis on harmony and unity and restraint of emotion. Usually, it is applied to works that are representational but idealistic. Classic is used to describe anything which is the epitome of its type. 

Retrieved July 14, 2011 from : http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/Ci.html 

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The photographs below are some examples of Greek/Classical or Egyptian culture in Malaysia which are found by the members of Group 9. 

1. Indian Jeweler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the pictures above, we can found that the Corinthian Style is used in the design. This is because its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves. 

2. Municipal Council Building, Georgetown

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The elegent Municipal Council building in Georgetown built in 1879, the Town Council Offices (former Police Contingent building) in Klang built in 1910, and the Seremban State Library which was formerly known as the State Secretariat building built in 1912.

The architects used classically proportioned columns and plaster, using Doric, Ionian and Corinthian capitals, to create these majestic structures. These buildings embody the elegant colonial architectural design, with regal Corinthian columns, tall windows and spacious balconies on the upper floors.

Retrieved from : http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/British/britishcolonial1.htm

3. HSBC Bank, Ipoh

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The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) building is another stunning white colonial structure and was actually the bank's first branch in Malaysia, being built when Ipoh was a fabulously rich city due to its tin mining operations

Retrieved from : http://www.ipoh.world-guides.com/ipoh_attractions.html

4. Old Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur

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It was designed by a British architect called A.B. Hubbock in the year 1913. The construction of the building was completed in the year 1917 after interruption by the First World War.

As Mr.Hubbock had previously served the British administration in India before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur, so he used Morish/Northern Indian designs here. Its domes and minarets’ unique features make it one of the most phothograph railway station in the world. The station housed a linear set of halls with the platforms were out behind. It has tall minarets and arches that are still in good condition today.

Retrieved from : http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/kuala-lumpur-railway-station.html

5. Sultan Ibrahim Building 

(Main entrance)

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Sultan Ibrahim Building which located at Bukit Timbalan, Johor Bahru is the former state secretariat building of Johor.

The buiding's architecture have colonial and Malay architecture with its Saracenic design and tower made it a landmark in Johor Bahru. We can found Corinthian style at the entrance of this building.

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In my opinion, the architecture of these buildings use the column nicely. 

I don't feel kitsch in these buildings.

However, there might be kitsch occurred in other building in Malaysia.

Greek Art_Architecture

 Greek Art

Greek Architecture  

Doric Style

- Rather sturdy and its top (the capital), is plain.
- Was used in mainland Greece and the colonies in southern Italy and Sicily.  

Example of Doric Style :

Parthenon

- Was built on the Acropolis in Athens, in the 5th century BC.
- Temple of Athena Parthenos ("Virgin"), Greek goddess of wisdom.

Ionic Style

- Is thinner and more elegant. Its capital is decorated with a scroll-like design.
- Was found in eastern Greece and the islands.

Example of Ionic Order :

Erechtheum

- Built on the Acropolis of Athens between 421 and 405BC.
- Temple from the middle classical period of Greek art and architecture.

 Corinthian Style

- Seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen on Roman temples.
- Its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves.

Example of Corinthian Order :

Temple of Zeus

-  Started in the 2d cent. B.C. and completed by Emperor Hadrian in the 2d cent. A.D.

Retrieved July 14, 2011  from : http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/

Doing research on other countries art and culture is really time-consuming,  

but,  

this is quite interesting anyway. 

( If got time to do deeper research and understanding about the artworks )