Revivalist Archi Flashcards
An approach that seeks to revive historical architectural styles and adapt them to meet the needs of contemporary society
Revivalist Architecture
Broad term referencing any style or architecture that utilizes building techniques from a previous period
Architectural Revivalism
The use of element that echo previous architectural eras that have fallen to disuse or abeyance
Architectural Revivalism
Revivalism Rationale
Nostalgia and Innovation, sense of timelessness and cultural significance, familiarity and ease of access, large proportions brought down to smaller scale, recapture a more prosperous and favorable time
Later revival of classical architecture was produced by the — which became one of the most prominent style in the western world
Neoclassical Movement
Later revival of classical architecture example
Brandenburg Gate
Key Architectural elements of neoclassicism
Modern domes, Colonnaded Porticoes, Pediments (Grand pediments, window pediments), Classical Decoration (The quadriga, Victory Motifs, Stone Festoons)
Styles under Neoclassical Architecture
Palladian Arch, Louis XVI Style, Federal Arch, Jeffersonian Archi, Empire Style, Regency Archi, Beaux-Arts Arch, Russian Neoclassical Revival
Most famous residential design in the US, Prime example of Palladian Neoclassical Architecture
The White House (Washington, DC)
The white house was designed by irish-american architect
James Hoban
The white house first occupants are
Second president John Adams and his wife
Capital dome was constructed with – lbs of ironwork
8.909.200
One of the most impressive residential structures in neoclassical style. prominently features a portico with doric columns and a large dome
Monticello (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Architect of Monticello
Thomas Jefferson, began designing the home at age 14
An example of temple-style neoclassical architecture, modeled after the pantheon in rome, used as a civic building and acts as a burial place for notable french citizens
The Pantheon (Paris, France)
Bolshoi translates to
Big Theater
Holds ballet and opera performances, the neoclassical facade become so emblematic of the country, printed on the russian 100-ruble banknote
Bolshoi Theatre (Moscow, Russia)
Bolshoi Theatre was designed by
Joseph Bove
Often referred to as the prado museum, houses the natural history cabinet, feature a flat roof and row of doric columns at the front facade
Museo Nacional Del Prado (Madrid,Spain)
Who constructed and designed the Museo Nacional Del Prado?
Charles III, Juan De Villanueva
Gothic Revival is also referred to as
Victorian Gothic or Neo-gothic
drew its inspiration from medieval architecture and competed with the neoclassical revivals
Revival of Gothic architecture
Became one of the main weapons in the hgih church’s armoury
Architecture
More spiritual and traditional gothic revival became associated with
Monarchism and conservatism
Gothic Revival Key Architectural Elements
Spires and Towers, New Age Arches (Iron, Glass, Engineered Wood), Polychromatic Brickwork)
Styles under Gothic revival
Carpenter Gothic, Collegiate Gothic, Hihg Victorian Gothic, Scots Baronial Gothic, Neo-Manueline
The medieval structure lost to fire in 1834, Reflects perceived connection between gothic style and the glory of medieval britain, gothic revival style harmonized with the surviving buildings: westminster abbey and hall
The Palace of Westminster
One of the most wellknoqn buildings in the german province of bavaria, the central tower tops off at 278 feet (85n) tall featuring a prominent astronomical clock, houses the munich city council chambers
New Town Hall (Munich, Bavaria, Germany)
Was the home of english author and politician, a cozy, picturesque fantasy
Strawberry Hill House
Strawberry hill house is punctuated with
Pointed or ogee arched windows, quatrefoils, crenellations and towers
Interior of Strawberry hill house is filled with
Elaborate fan vaults, blind arches on wood paneling and lots of gilt tracery patterns
Site of Presidential state funerals and other such ceremonies, 112 gargoyles and grotesques. abounds in stained glass carvings, large windows, a transept, and english-style rib vault with decorative extra ribs and flying buttresses
Washington National Cathedral
An early americal skyscraper, tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930 at the height of 792 feet 241m)
Woolworth Building
Woolworth Building was dubbed with
The cathedral of Commerce
Beaux arts means
Fine arts or beautiful arts
Beaux arts also called
Second Empire Style or Second Empire Baroque
Beaux art was taught at
Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Beaux-arts is ommonly served as
Public buildings rather than private residences due to grandiosity and costliness
Key Arch Elements of Beaux-Arts
Architecture Parlante-SpeakingArchitecture (Inscriptions, Allegorical Sculptures, Nautical Allusions), Refreshed Traditional Elements (Pediment and Loggia, Rustication, Baroque Decor), Pioneering Technology
Summer residence for Cornelius Vanderbuilt II, a member of the wealthy vanderbilt family
The breakers
The breakers was designed by
Richard Morris Hunt
Initially known as the Library of Congress Building, Named in honor of the foudning tfather and 3rd US President
Thomas Jefferson Building
Historic site, exhibition hall, and museum complex. Only french architects were considered for the project
Grand Palais Des Champs-Elysees (Paris, France)
1893 World’s Columbian Exposition was also known as
Chicago World’s Fair
World’s fair was held in chicago from ?
Mau 5 to October 31, 1893
A reform philosophy of North American architecture and urban planning with the intent of introducing beautification and monumental grandeur in cities
City Beautiful Movement
The first large scale elaboration of the City Beautiful Mocement occured ar
1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
Architectural style that flourished in the 19th to 20th centuries, Any design that incorporates elements that originated from other cultures or architectural periods to create something original and new
Eclecticism
Eclecticism first emerged in
Europe, particularly coming out of france’s beaux arts style and britains victorian architecture
Built from 186901886 by king ludwig II of Bavaria as a romantic, medieval dreamland. Its windows were of Romanesque style while its slim towers were of gothic style. Its throne room was designed to be one of a byzantine basilica but with gilded ornaments from Rococo Style
Neuschwanstein Castle
