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Baroque Architecture

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Expressive + theatrical style
Rich details + dramatic use of light
Bold, immersive structures
Highly decorative interiors

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Greek Architecture

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Embodies beauty, proportion, and civic pride

Celebrates mythology through design

Materials: marble and limestone

Symmetry and proportion-focused

Distinct column styles: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

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Art Deco

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Sleek geometry + decorative flair
Modernity + luxury
Bold geometric shapes + vibrant colors
Stylized motifs + patterns

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Romanesque Architecture

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Solid, thick stone structures
Rounded arches + small windows
Modest decoration + emphasis on faith and protection
Reflects church authority

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International Style

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Focus on functionality + minimalism
Emphasis on transparency + openness
Clean lines + geometric forms
Use of steel + glass facades

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Gothic Architecture

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Tall spires reaching skyward

Flying buttresses for structural support

Large stained glass windows

Ornate, intricate carvings

Inspires awe and spiritual elevation

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Roman Architecture

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Expanded Greek ideals with advanced engineering

Emphasis on power and civic utility

Materials: concrete, brick, marble

Architectural features: arches, domes, Greek-inspired columns

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Contemporary Architecture

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Sustainability + environmental integration
Technological advancements
Innovative + sustainable materials
Freeform + organic shapes

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Late 19th/Early 20th Century Architecture

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Embraced iron, glass, + steel
Practical, tall structures
Engineering feats + skyscrapers

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Renaissance Architecture

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Return to classical balance and human-centered design

Emphasis on beauty with mathematical proportions

Key features: symmetry, balance, and domed roofs

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Postmodern Architecture

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Mixes history + diverse styles
Playful + colorful aesthetic
Rejects strict modernist principles
Utilizes mixed materials + varied textures

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Egyptian Architecture

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Monumental structures honoring deities

Durable materials: limestone, sandstone, granite

Massive, thick-walled architecture

Flat roofs with symbolic carvings

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Expressive, theatrical style

Rich details with dramatic use of light

Bold, immersive structures

Highly decorative interiors

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Baroque Architecture

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Embodies beauty, proportion, and civic pride

Celebrates mythology through design

Materials: marble and limestone

Symmetry and proportion-focused

Distinct column styles: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

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Greek Architecture

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Sleek geometry and decorative flair

Emphasis on modernity and luxury

Bold geometric shapes and vibrant colors

Stylized motifs and patterns

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Art Deco

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Solid, thick stone structures

Rounded arches and small windows

Modest decoration emphasizing faith and protection

Reflects church authority

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Romanesque Architecture

17
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Focus on functionality and minimalism

Emphasis on transparency and openness

Clean lines and geometric forms

Use of steel and glass facades

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International Style

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Tall spires reaching skyward

Flying buttresses for structural support

Large stained glass windows

Ornate, intricate carvings

Inspires awe and spiritual elevation

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Gothic Architecture

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Expanded Greek ideals with advanced engineering

Emphasis on power and civic utility

Materials: concrete, brick, marble

Architectural features: arches, domes, Greek-inspired columns

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Roman Architecture

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Emphasizes sustainability and environmental integration

Incorporates technological advancements

Uses innovative and sustainable materials

Features freeform, organic shapes

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Contemporary Architecture

21
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Embraced iron, glass, and steel

Practical, tall structures

Engineering feats like skyscrapers

Artistic touches, e.g., Art Nouveau

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Late 19th/Early 20th Century Architecture

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Return to classical balance and human-centered design

Emphasis on beauty with mathematical proportions

Key features: symmetry, balance, and domed roofs

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Renaissance Architecture

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Blends historical references with eclectic styles

Playful and colorful aesthetic

Rejects strict modernist principles

Utilizes mixed materials and varied textures

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Postmodern Architecture

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Monumental structures honoring deities

Durable materials: limestone, sandstone, granite

Massive, thick-walled architecture

Flat roofs with symbolic carvings

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Egyptian Architecture

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