"The term 'architecture' generally refers to buildings, but in its essence is much broader, including fields we now consider specialized forms of practice, such as urbanism, civil engineering, naval, military, and landscape architecture."
Familiarize oneself with the history of architecture helps to understand the context and influence behind different design styles, as well as tracing the evolution of architectural design.
Ancient Architecture: Study of architectural works from ancient times, before the Middle Ages. This includes the architecture of civilizations such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.
Medieval Architecture: Study of the architectural works from the Middle Ages. This includes the Gothic architecture in Europe.
Renaissance Architecture: Study of the architectural works from the Renaissance period in Europe, which started in the 14th century and lasted until the 17th century.
Baroque Architecture: Study of the architectural works from the Baroque period in Europe, which started in the 17th century and lasted until the 18th century.
Classical Architecture: Study of the architectural works of the Greeks and Romans, which influenced architectural styles in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Modern Architecture: Study of the architectural works from the late 19th century to the present, which encompasses a wide range of styles and movements from Art Nouveau to Brutalism.
Islamic Architecture: Study of the architectural works from the Islamic world, which includes notable examples such as the Great Mosque of Mecca and the Alhambra.
Asian Architecture: Study of the architectural works in Asia, which encompasses diverse architectural styles from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and other cultures.
Urban Planning: Study of the planning and design of cities and towns, including the layout of streets, buildings, and open spaces.
Structural Engineering: Study of the principles of engineering required to design, construct, and maintain buildings, bridges and other structures.
Architectural Theory: Study of the philosophical and sociological context of architecture, addressing questions such as the relationship between form and function, architectural criticism, and the role of architects in society.
"The beginnings of all these traditions is thought to be humans satisfying the very basic need of shelter and protection."
"Trends in architecture were influenced, among other factors, by technological innovations, particularly in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped, for example, Art Nouveau appear and made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped, for example, Art Nouveau appear and made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"...including fields we now consider specialized forms of practice, such as urbanism, civil engineering, naval, military, and landscape architecture."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped, for example, Art Nouveau appear and made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped, for example, Art Nouveau appear and made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"Art Nouveau appear[ed] and made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"Trends in architecture were influenced, among other factors, by technological innovations, particularly in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries."
"The term 'architecture' generally refers to buildings, but in its essence is much broader..."
"...including fields we now consider specialized forms of practice, such as urbanism, civil engineering, naval, military, and landscape architecture."
"The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates."
"...fields we now consider specialized forms of practice, such as urbanism, civil engineering, naval, military, and landscape architecture."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped..."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped, for example, Art Nouveau appear..."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped...made Beaux Arts more grandiose."
"The improvement and/or use of steel, cast iron, tile, reinforced concrete, and glass helped..."
"...particularly in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries."
"...fields we now consider specialized forms of practice, such as urbanism, civil engineering, naval, military, and landscape architecture."