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this architectural style could be described as the neoclassic style with the influences of this country where the gothic style was given birth beaux
beaux arts
neoclassical follows baroque
the former abolishes ostentation and the latter encourages it.
the enlightenment period follows the renaissance
the former witnessed the industrial revolution and the latter saw the revival of classical art and literature.
this group in the late renaissance period still favors the high renaissance style
the purists
not customary theme of the neoclassical style
dynamism
the term that used to describe a layout that uses a single line of columns to surround the Naos
peripteral
evokes by the baroque
dynamism
a dogma for architecture and urban design that proposed beautifying cities
city beautiful movement
one of the primary proponents of the neo-gothic style during the period known as the battle of the styles
augustus pugin
renaissance architecture
1400 to1600
all essentially roman
ROMAN
a. 750BC-100BC (ETRUSCAN)
b. 300BC-365AD
EARLY CHRISTIAN
a. 313AD-800AD
BYZANTINE
a. 330AD-1453AD
This is the first one to emerge after the Roman Empire; truly the first Christian Style that took over through the Dark Ages, up until now, say Manila Cathedral and other new churches being built.
ROMANESQUE
a. 900AD-1200AD
This is considered by many as the apex achievement of Medieval civilization.
GOTHIC
a. 1200AD-1600AD
defined as the “stylish style” for its emphasis on self-conscious artifice over realistic depiction
mannerism
sparingly used, and when they occur, are symmetrically placed, whether in pairs or as a single western tower, as at St. Bride, where it is crowned by a spire. The dome is a predominant feature externally.
On Towers
arranged with special regard to symmetry, produced by similarity of parts on either side of central axial lines.
On Floor Plans
constructed of large blocks
(which give dignity, often accentuated by rusticating the blocks in the lower part of walls) in ashlar masonry, i.e., accurately laid in horizontal courses
On Walls
the blocks of stones that are
used are either undressed
or comparatively roughly
dressed. The masonry has
wide joints since stones of
irregular size are used.
rubble masonry
square or rectangular blocks that
are used are dressed and have an extremely fine bed and end joints.
ashlar masonry
range of masonry techniques giving visible surfaces a finish that contrasts in texture with the smoothly finished, squared- block masonry surfaces called ashlar.
Rustication
Vaulting is characterized by semicircular vaults without ribs and depends for effect on colored frescoes; the dome whether of the flat saucer type or raised on a drum is also frescoed.
On Roofs
Projecting horizontal cornices casting deep shadows with
balconies and molded string bands all combine to produce an effect of horizontality. Above the crowning cornices there were often balustrade, the baluster being an important Renaissance invention, much exploited
decoratively.
On Cornices
Dome Construction Completed
1436
Lantern Construction Completed
1471
originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt, by an unknown pharaoh. It was moved to its current site in 1586 by the engineer- architect Domenico Fontana
Egyptian obelisk
considered the site of Saint Peter’s crucifixion, was the first Renaissance structure to use the complete Doric order from antiquity
Tempietto of San Pietro
small commemorative martyrium (tomb) built by Donato Bramante
Tempietto
This church has a cruciform
plan with apsidal transepts. The
interior has piers faced with
Corinthian columns and the
façade, completed by Scamozzi
shows the adoption of Classic
Orders to a church of the
basilican plan
San Giorgio Maggiore church in Venice,
is bold, opulent, impressive, dramatic,
rich, grand, and alive.
The Baroque style
can be described as a revival of the High Renaissance Style or even, the Palladian Style.
Neoclassical Architecture
1800s-1900s
the Enlightenment period
Home Insurance Building, built in 1885, designed by William LeBaron Jenney
the Enlightenment period
an architectural movement that began in the late 1740s in England
Neo-gothic
a term used to refer to the conflict between supporters of the Gothic style and the Classical style in architecture
The Battle of the Styles
architectural style taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, particularly from the 1830s to the end of the 19th century. It drew upon the principles of French neoclassicism, but also incorporated Renaissance and
Baroque elements, and used modern materials, such as iron and glass.
Beaux-Arts
introducing beautification and monumental grandeur in cities
The City Beautiful Movement
