Quote: "An architectural style is a set of characteristics and features that make a building or structure notable or historically identifiable."
A knowledge of the different architectural styles and periods that influence set design, such as Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and Renaissance.
Ancient Architecture: This topic covers the architecture of ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian empires;.
Gothic Architecture: This topic covers the style of architecture that emerged in medieval Europe in the 12th century and was characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stained glass windows;.
Renaissance Architecture: This topic covers the style of architecture that emerged in Italy during the 15th century and was characterized by symmetry, proportion, and the use of classical orders;.
Baroque Architecture: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged during the 17th century and was characterized by grandeur, drama, and ornate decoration;.
Rococo Architecture: This topic covers the style of architecture that emerged in France during the 18th century and was characterized by highly ornate and decorative features;.
Neoclassical Architecture: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged in the late 18th century and was characterized by a renewed interest in classical forms and symmetry;.
Victorian Architecture: This topic covers the architectural style that was popular during the Victorian era in the late 19th century and was characterized by highly decorative features and a mixture of architectural styles;.
Art Nouveau: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by highly ornate and decorative motifs inspired by natural forms;.
Art Deco: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged during the 1920s and 1930s and was characterized by bold geometric shapes, highly polished finishes, and decorative features;.
Modernism: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged in the early 20th century and was characterized by simplicity, clarity, and the use of new materials and technologies;.
Postmodernism: This topic covers the architectural style that emerged in the late 20th century and was characterized by a revival of older styles and the use of irony and humor in design;.
Sustainable Architecture: This topic covers the principles of sustainable design and the use of environmentally friendly materials and building techniques in architecture.
Ancient Egyptian (2667 BC to 332 BC): Characterized by grand, symmetrical structures with simple geometric shapes and the use of hieroglyphics.
Greek (900 BC to 27 BC): Known for its use of columns, proportions, and symmetry, with notable examples such as the Parthenon in Athens.
Roman (27 BC to 476 AD): Famous for its use of arches, domes, and vaults in grand structures such as the Colosseum and Pantheon.
Byzantine (330 AD to 1453 AD): Characterized by ornate mosaics, domes, and the use of the Greek cross-shaped floor plan.
Islamic (622 AD to present): Influenced by Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns, with notable examples such as the Alhambra in Spain.
Romanesque (800 AD to 1200 AD): Characterized by thick walls, rounded arches, and barrel vaults, with notable examples including the Abbey Church of St. Foy.
Gothic (12th century to 16th century): Known for its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, with examples such as Notre Dame in Paris.
Renaissance (14th century to 17th century): Characterized by a revived interest in Classical architecture, with notable examples including the Florence Cathedral in Italy.
Baroque (17th century to mid-18th century): Characterized by grandeur and ornateness, with exaggerated curves and sculptural elements.
Rococo (mid-18th century to late 18th century): Known for its elaborate decoration, pastel colors, and frivolity, with notable examples such as the Palace of Versailles.
Neoclassical (mid-18th century to early 19th century): Characterized by a return to Classical ideals, with notable examples including the United States Capitol and the British Museum.
Victorian (mid-19th century): Characterized by heavy ornamentation, asymmetry, and a revival of Gothic and medieval styles, with notable examples including the Houses of Parliament in London.
Art Nouveau (late 19th century to early 20th century): Characterized by sinuous curves and organic forms, with notable examples including the Paris Metro entrances.
Art Deco (1920s to 1930s): Characterized by geometric shapes and bold colors, with notable examples including the Empire State Building in New York City.
Modernist (early 20th century to present): Characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of new Industrial materials, with notable examples including the Bauhaus school of design.
Postmodern (1970s to present): Characterized by a rejection of strict Modernist principles and a return to historical references, with notable examples including the Portland Building in Oregon.
Quote: "It is a sub-class of style in the visual arts generally, and most styles in architecture relate closely to a wider contemporary artistic style."
Quote: "A style may include such elements as form, method of construction, building materials, and regional character."
Quote: "Styles therefore emerge from the history of a society."
Quote: "When a style changes, it usually does so gradually, as architects learn and adapt to new ideas."
Quote: "Architectural styles often spread to other places, so that the style at its source continues to develop in new ways while other countries follow with their own twist."
Quote: "Renaissance ideas emerged in Italy around 1425 and spread to all of Europe over the next 200 years, with the French, German, English, and Spanish Renaissances showing recognisably the same style, but with unique characteristics."
Quote: "One example is the Spanish missions in California, brought by Spanish priests in the late 18th century and built in a unique style."
Quote: "After an architectural style has gone out of fashion, revivals and re-interpretations may occur."
Quote: "For instance, classicism has been revived many times and found new life as neoclassicism."
Quote: "Vernacular architecture is listed separately. As vernacular architecture is better understood as suggestive of culture, writ broadly... it technically can encompass every architectural style--or none at all."
Quote: "In and of itself, vernacular architecture is not a style."
Quote: "A style changes it usually does so gradually."
Quote: "Reflecting changing fashions, beliefs and religions, or the emergence of new ideas, technology, or materials which make new styles possible."
Quote: "They are documented in the subject of architectural history."
Quote: "The new style is sometimes only a rebellion against an existing style, such as postmodern architecture."
Quote: "It usually does so gradually, as architects learn and adapt to new ideas."
Quote: "Other countries follow with their own twist."
Quote: "Revivals and re-interpretations may occur."
Quote: "The Spanish mission style was revived 100 years later as the Mission Revival, and that soon evolved into the Spanish Colonial Revival."