How is modern architectures influenced by the early egyptian architectures?

Answer 1

Modern Architecture argues for purity of purpose. Form equals function. Arguably Egyptians constrructed for purpose rather than frivillous details & ornamentation. Thus it is argued that Egyptian architecture was pure as is Modern Architecture (which is not to imply that any newly built structure circa 2010 is Modern Architecture // that Taco B in your neighborhood is mock Spanish Revival).

Many Egyptian structures such as pyramids rely upon basic geometric principals; triangles, squares, rectangles. Even a temporary structure such as an Igloo is an example of form (a half globe) equals function, each block of ice holding the weight of the structure in balance, providing a sheltered space.

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Answer 2

Beaux-Arts and Art Deco architecture had many "orientalist" and Egyptian references.

More recently, Postmodern architecture borrows elements and references from the past and reintroduces color and symbolism to architecture. It has also been described as "neo-eclectic", where reference and ornament have returned to the facade, replacing the aggressively unornamented modern styles. The architects turned towards the past, quoting past aspects of various buildings and melding them together (even sometimes in an inharmonious manner) to create a new means of designing buildings. A vivid example of this new approach was that Postmodernism saw the comeback of pillars and other elements of premodern designs, sometimes adapting classical Egyptian, Greek and Roman examples.

The most famous post-modern pyramid is I.M. Pei's 1989 Louvre Pyramid.