Abstract
Abstract: This paper uses the Gulliverian metaphor to examine the organization of a well-known Classical orthogonal planning in Magna Graecia, south Italy. After observing the relationship between the elements of the urban grid of Thourioi, we will propose the application of a modular unit formed by the sum of ten Attic feet by the geometer of its urban plan. According to our main argument here, this module orientated the land-measurement of Thourioi by co-measuring the width of ithe roadway network and width/length of blocks, lots, and “major rectangles”. Furthermore, certain alignments in its planning are physically established, as it will be demonstrated in the case of its major roads. Thourioi calls forth through its compositional structure of older formulas a wider horizon of orthogonal planning tradition, an ancient scansion rhythm reified in archaeological patterns of many Greek Western foundations since the VIII century BC.
Highlights
Resumo: O presente artigo trabalha com a metáfora de Gulliver para examinar a organização de um célebre planejamento ortogonal na Magna Grécia, sul da Itália
We present a model built with a three-dimension software tool (SktechUp) that allows in an easy and precise way to set up visually the geometrical divisions proposed by the major interpretations, which are anchored on the evidences regarding mostly the archeological areas of Parco del Cavallo and Prolungamento Strada
It is revealing to note among several texts written by Greco on Greek history and urbanism, countless on Thourioi’s planning, we find only in his novel Il mantello della Sosandra... come un ateniese apprese la storia della fine di Sibari [The mantle of Sosandra... as an Athenian had learned the story of the end of Sybaris] (2011), published by a small Roman publishing house, a singular description of the work of a land surveyor in ancient Greece
Summary
Resumo: O presente artigo trabalha com a metáfora de Gulliver para examinar a organização de um célebre planejamento ortogonal na Magna Grécia, sul da Itália. This means that taking the width or the length of one of its urban element as blocks, streets, or house lots is taking the proportion of another.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call