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     Before the Byzantine Empire and during the Early Christian and Byzantine periods, things were very different. During these times, Christianity became the major religion. The way furniture was made changed over time to reflect changes in society, religion, and the needs of places of worship. The difference between early Christian furniture that was simple and Byzantine furniture that was very fancy and expensive shows this change. This part sets the stage for understanding how changes in history, faith, and art affected how furniture looked and how it worked during those times.      They were very humble in the beginning, as shown by the simple furniture they used. They were based on Roman basilicas and had useful furniture like holy symbols made of stone and wood, as well as shrines and simple seats. It got better and more detailed as more Eastern styles and money spread through the kingdom. The designs and patterns were very fancy, and the materials u...

  Classical Civilizations  Ancient Greece and Rome are examples of classical civilizations that had a great impact on the way furniture was made. They influenced the appearance and the function of furniture through their buildings, art, and culture, which set a lasting effect. Ancient Greeks displayed in their furniture how important it was to create it proportionally and functionally, while also making it look beautiful. Some common materials that Greeks used in their furniture were marble, metal, and wood. Their furniture was decorated with geometric designs and mythological scenes and some examples of this could be the klismos chair and the kline couch. Their furniture was not only attractive but practical.                              Marble used in Greece                                 ...

  This week we studied about ancient civilizations. In the Middle East, there were three main civilizations that stand out: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Nubia. Egypt produced awe-inspiring monuments that have piqued the world’s imagination for millennia. Mesopotamia is home to the world’s first urban centers, and saw considerable strides in mathematics, writing, and astrology. Nubia is the least studied of the three. It is also known as Kush, and it was the African civilization that continually influenced Egypt and briefly ruled it for a period.  Mesopotamia Mesopotamia is a geographic designation that includes the fertile plain fed by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It is roughly contiguous with modern-day Iraq. By 4000 BCE the area had a network of villages that served one of the most productive grain-producing regions of the world. They were the leading civilization in writing, mathematics, time, urban civilization, the sail, and astronomy. The people from the Tigris River Vall...

 In class this week, we learned all about prehistoric structures. Homes during that time period were semi-permanent and consisted of three main structures: cliff dwellings, mud and thatch, and stone. The Lascaux caves date back all the way to 17,000 BCE. They were a network of caves that contained over 6,000 figures.    Menhirs and Dolmens were constructed during the Neolithic period. The monuments were constructed out of giant stones and placed in upright positions. Dolmens were a type of "post-and-lintel," which means they were made up of two or more upright stones with one stone lying across them.    Residential homes were made out of mud and brick, with little spaces used for light and circulation. The fireplace was usually in the center of the home. Skara Brae was a Neolithic village in Scotland. It consisted of ten curvilinear homes that were built out of stone without mortar. The homes contained stone hearths, beds, and cupboards. Their ancient sewer syst...