ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
Useful vocab, main characteristics and examples (see also pages 258-259)
Baroque
Romanesque
Architectural styles
Art Nouveau
Gothic
Renaissance
Modernist
Romanesque
it is likely to date back to the period between the 6th and the 10th century. it's a Medieval style of architecture, characterized by: thick, solid stone walls very small windows rounded arches large pillars Examples: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (image), the Leaning Tower of Pisa (italy)
Renaissance
It dates back to the 15th century (from late 14th to early 17th century). It was a revival of the Classical period characterized by: Roman-style round arches columns tunnel vaults (volte a botte) domes Examples: Palazzo Te (Mantua), Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence - image) New revival of the Classical period: Neoclassical style (late 18th- early 19th century): dramatic use of columns, Roman details, blank walls.
Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano
Modernist
it originated in the 20th century, particularly post World War II. It is characterized by: use of glass, steel and concrete large windows placed horizontally lack of ornament Rectangular, cylindrical and cubic shapes Examples: Pompidou Centre in Paris (image), Pirelli Tower in Milan.
Gothic + Romanesque styles
LINK
San Donato in Genoa
Baroque
It originated in late 16th century. It's a very ornate, highly decorated style and architects use all sorts of things to make the building look luxurious. It's characterized by splendour (sfarzo). Examples: The Palace of Versailles (image), The Venaria Palace in Turin
Gothic
It dates back to the 12th century. it is characterized by: pointed arches (archi a tutto sesto) ribbed vaults (volte a crociera) impressive height thanks to new building techniques like the flying buttress (which makes towers etc. soar up towards the sky) decorative elements: spires Examples: Notre Dame in Paris (image), Reims Cathedral, Milan Cathedral
Art Nouveau
It originated from late 19th century and it is a style inspired by the natural world and characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches and curving lines. Common motifs include stylized versions of leaves, flowers, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Examples: Casa Batlló in Barcelona (image)
Architectural styles
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ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
Useful vocab, main characteristics and examples (see also pages 258-259)
Baroque
Romanesque
Architectural styles
Art Nouveau
Gothic
Renaissance
Modernist
Romanesque
it is likely to date back to the period between the 6th and the 10th century. it's a Medieval style of architecture, characterized by: thick, solid stone walls very small windows rounded arches large pillars Examples: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (image), the Leaning Tower of Pisa (italy)
Renaissance
It dates back to the 15th century (from late 14th to early 17th century). It was a revival of the Classical period characterized by: Roman-style round arches columns tunnel vaults (volte a botte) domes Examples: Palazzo Te (Mantua), Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence - image) New revival of the Classical period: Neoclassical style (late 18th- early 19th century): dramatic use of columns, Roman details, blank walls.
Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano
Modernist
it originated in the 20th century, particularly post World War II. It is characterized by: use of glass, steel and concrete large windows placed horizontally lack of ornament Rectangular, cylindrical and cubic shapes Examples: Pompidou Centre in Paris (image), Pirelli Tower in Milan.
Gothic + Romanesque styles
LINK
San Donato in Genoa
Baroque
It originated in late 16th century. It's a very ornate, highly decorated style and architects use all sorts of things to make the building look luxurious. It's characterized by splendour (sfarzo). Examples: The Palace of Versailles (image), The Venaria Palace in Turin
Gothic
It dates back to the 12th century. it is characterized by: pointed arches (archi a tutto sesto) ribbed vaults (volte a crociera) impressive height thanks to new building techniques like the flying buttress (which makes towers etc. soar up towards the sky) decorative elements: spires Examples: Notre Dame in Paris (image), Reims Cathedral, Milan Cathedral
Art Nouveau
It originated from late 19th century and it is a style inspired by the natural world and characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches and curving lines. Common motifs include stylized versions of leaves, flowers, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Examples: Casa Batlló in Barcelona (image)