MULLER B., 2014 b, « 'Architectural models' of the Near-East and Eastern Mediterranean: a Global Approach Introduction (Neolithic-Ist millenium BC) » (original) (raw)

Since a general presentation of 20 minutes does not really make sense, the purpose of this talk is to step back from previous researches on 'architectural models' from the Near-East (Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, Iran, Anatolia) and to put them into perspective relative to the models of East Mediterranean (Cyprus, Crete, Greece, Egypt). Indeed the comparison allows to broaden some of the observations made about the manufacturing techniques (notably the use of the potter's wheel) and thus confirm the pre-eminence of technique over the desire to reproduce architectural reality as accurately as possible; it is definitely acknowledged today that, up to the classical period, in no way did these artifacts claim to be the pattern or the reproduction of a genuine building. After following some wrong tracks, current research has given answers to some points at issue like the circular plan or the lack of windows.