Post #4 – Lecture Native American – Gothic Architecture

Native Americans --

·       Used tipis and various types of hand-built houses for quick and easy shelter.

·       Had a story for creation; Genesis.

o   God was the only creator.

o   There would be many bloody battles between separate tribes over whose religious beliefs or stories were true.

·       Hopi and Pueblo tradition suggests that human should take care of “Mother Earth”; Maasaw.

o   Left gifts from their home in return for harvests, rain, luck, protection, and victory.

o   Split into tribes—“Find the centerplace”.

·       Native Americans would all gather in one spot to share beliefs and ideals from observing their world.

·       Stories would almost always be told.

o   Little Hawk is very passionate about storytelling.

·       Performances and dances were held in small spaces.

o   Communicating with their gods.

 

 

Gothic Architecture --

·       “Revolution in architecture”.

o   The entertainment venue.

o   “Perfect home for a bishop”.

·       Gothic cathedrals had stained glass windows above the entrance and around its walls, as well as towering pillars in the front and/or rear corners of the building.

o   Represented God, Jesus, Mary, the angels, and the saints.

o   Built with gargoyles (“guardians”) on the top corners the buildings, and filled with lots of treasures and gold.

·       “Gothic” stems from barbaric looks and worshipping the gods.

o   Taller structures with thinner walls.

·       Flying buttresses helped support buildings.

·       Relics for religious groups were very important; “Relic wars” would be held sometimes.

o   Thieves would fight for riches.

·       Choirs were held, and only boys (not men or those who are hitting puberty) could sing.

    

      DISCUSSION:

      Native Americans were seen as saviors, as they were believed to have guarded Tampa from hurricanes that would strike. Roman advancements in technology are also worthy of praise for their numerous forms of architecture and entertainment for crowds.