Architecture throughout the ages.

Renaissance Architecture

Nov 26, 1400

Consisted of Symmetrical arrangements of windows and doors along with arches and domes. It lasted until 1600.

Baroque

Nov 26, 1600

Consisted of complicated shapes and twisted columns and to top it all off, grand stairways. This lasted until 1830.

Rococo

Nov 26, 1650

Consisted of Delicate details, Intricate patterns. lasted until 1790.

Neoclassicism

Nov 26, 1730

Common traits would be Symmetrical sides and it is proportional along with tall Doric columns. It lasted until 1925.

Art Nouveau

Nov 26, 1890

Flat decorative patterns along with abstract lines and shapes. Lasted until 1914.

Beaux Arts

Nov 27, 1895

Use stone for construction and added balconies. Most buildings are massive and grandiose. It lasted until 1925.

Modernist Styles

Nov 27, 1900

Introduction of factory made parts and man made parts such as metal and concrete. it still continues to present day.

Neo-Gothic

Nov 27, 1905

Usually swept upward and had great heights along with vaulted ceilings. A key characteristic would be the gargoyle on walls. It lasted until 1930.

Art Deco

Nov 27, 1925

Consisted of zig zag designs and had illusions which made it look like it had pillars. It also had a complex pattern of trapezoids and rectangles. It lasted until 1937.

Postmodernism

Nov 27, 1972

Has diverse aethethics and also gives emphasis on unique forms. It still continues to present day.