American architectural styles

18th century Irish building which is representative to Neoclassicism. External building analysis of 18th century Irish building which is Dublin City Hall was completed. These identified that Dublin City Hall is neoclassical building in Corinthian style made of Portland stone fabric (Irish tourist, 2014). With the findings from research about building’s interior was found that interior is beautiful massive domed area bathed in natural light with the mosaic floor and mosaic ceiling ornaments- stucco

European architectural precedents, while also exploring the role the building played on the development of Neoclassical architecture on a wider scale. The Queens House represents the stylistic point of origin for the great imposing buildings surrounding Greenwich but also for Neo-Classical architecture in Britain more generally. The formative years of the designer, Inigo Jones (1573-1652) is largely unknown although its believed he trained as a joiner and received no formal architectural education

Introduction: Art movements are styles or tendencies that relate to a specific philosophy followed by a group of people during a restricted period of time. Art movements evolved over centuries from the beginning of time, which was important for the current modern art era. Each progressive art movement was the avant-garde where individual innovated & experimented with the new. The progression & change meant pushing boundaries of what was accepted. Art movements were not restricted to mainstream art

a structure. Both basilicas tell a story about not just the architects and their interests of certain architectural styles, but also about the history and story of Catholicism. La Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica are not often compared due to the time in which they were built, as well as due to their different styles of art and architecture. However, despite their very different styles of architecture, they both serve Catholicism a similar purpose by uniting those believing in the Catholic

Art Deco architecture style was started before the International Style was found. Art deco architecture mostly using materials such as stucco, concrete and smooth surface stone. Glass blocks with steel and aluminum frame already found before the

Craftsman and Bungalow Style Homes During the Arts and Crafts movement that took place in the 19th century, a new trend in home building and design showed up that changed homes across North America and Europe. These homes were normally designed by architects but it is writers like Henry Wilson that made these homes popular thus adding to the value as well as craving homeowners had for this design style. A true Craftsman or Bungalow style home had distinct characteristics both on the inside and out

name including Basilica of Saint Denis and Basilique Saint Denis. Both of these cathedrals were built in France. These cathedrals were also used as burial grounds for past rulers. The architectural style of both Notre-Dame d’Amiens and Basilique Saint Denis was gothic. Due to these churches being of gothic style meant they used pointed arches and ribbed vaults

Victorian architectural styles are used in modern residential construction of today. The alluring attraction of the Victorian house has made the Victorian era a traditional symbol of elegance and class. Architects like Philip Webb embraced the essence of the Victorian architectural style. Known as the father of the Arts & Crafts Movement, along with his friend and designer William Morris. Philip Webb is most famous for his comfortable, unpretentious country homes, and urban terraced houses. Philip

off the ground, at the time this was considered outrageously high. The main difference that of emphasis on verticality versus horizontality, can be seen as quite oppositional in stylistic character. The opposite emphases were then enhanced by architectural features such as vertical vault shafts or uninterrupted tiers of detail.

Museums and libraries share many functions, goals, and have similar technological needs. They share the history of collecting and preserving our cultural heritage and have recognizably similar features. This makes the comparison between the Broad Museum and the Exeter Library very interesting. Even though both buildings are from different centuries, they have some similarities and differences. The Exeter Library was designed by Louis Kahn, which is one of the most important and visually austere