NON-WESTERN HISTORIC DESIGNS AND FURNISHINGS.
Built around real course units and objectives!
Design in Mexico - Answer: Mayan, Toltec, Aztec
Mayan cities were hubs for farming towns
Toltec—cultural influence
Teotihuacan—center of agriculture and commerce
Conquest of Spaniards
Churches and monasteries constructed
Detailed carvings and designs or utilitarian depending on location
Furniture guilds made regulations
Multigenerational homes
Islamic Design - Answer: Centered on religion; based on teachings of Koran
No depiction of humans, animals, or plants
Key structure—mosque
Minaret—tower of mosque
Intricate arches
Low benches and couches
Textiles, rugs, carpets
Design in India - Answer: Design reflects cultural, social, religious beliefs
Caste system
Hindu designs
Vernacular architecture—indigenous dwellings; no influence from architects
Gadi—floor mounted mattresses
Furniture sparse
Low cushions
Taj Mahal
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence. 1
Built around real course units and objectives!
Design in Mexico - Answer: Mayan, Toltec, Aztec
Mayan cities were hubs for farming towns
Toltec—cultural influence
Teotihuacan—center of agriculture and commerce
Conquest of Spaniards
Churches and monasteries constructed
Detailed carvings and designs or utilitarian depending on location
Furniture guilds made regulations
Multigenerational homes
Islamic Design - Answer: Centered on religion; based on teachings of Koran
No depiction of humans, animals, or plants
Key structure—mosque
Minaret—tower of mosque
Intricate arches
Low benches and couches
Textiles, rugs, carpets
Design in India - Answer: Design reflects cultural, social, religious beliefs
Caste system
Hindu designs
Vernacular architecture—indigenous dwellings; no influence from architects
Gadi—floor mounted mattresses
Furniture sparse
Low cushions
Taj Mahal
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence. 1
