History of Arcitecture

By Niharika
  • 1850 BCE

    Neoclassical Architecture

    Neoclassical Architecture
    Corresponding to the Neoclassical movement of the mid-1800s, architecture during this time is inspired by architecture of classical antiquity, and the work of Italian architect Andrea Palladio. It was the start of revivalism, and there are still many buildings that are principally derived from architecture of the Classic Era, they are justly called New Classical Architecture. The picture is of the Cathedral of Vilnius.
  • 1653 BCE

    Indian Architecture (Mughal/Indo-Islamic Architecture)

    Indian Architecture (Mughal/Indo-Islamic Architecture)
    Mughal Architecture for instance their sandstone and marble tombs are influenced by Persian Architecture. Some famous architectural advancements of this time are The Red Fort, The Taj Mahal, and the Qutub Minar. Most Indian Architecture is the result of their interactions with cultures all around the world. Whether it be the Persians or the Greeks who weren't successful in colonizing India but left traits of their culture behind.
  • 1590 BCE

    Elizabethan Architecture

    Elizabethan Architecture
    This architecture is built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and an important part of the Elizabethan Era. This architecture is similar to the Renaissance period. Instead of medieval castles and churches, domestic houses for the wealthy were the most common type of structure built during this time.
  • 1555 BCE

    Russian Architecture

    Russian Architecture
    This was first established in Kievan Rus, a Slavic state to the East of Russia. Orthodox continues to be a major religion in Russia as well as other countries formerly belonging to the Soviet Union. That's why Orthodox Churches were a main part of Russian Architecture. These cathedrals often had small domes. Early Russian Architecture also had much in common with Roman Architecture. The picture below is of the Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, a structure from the Russian Renaissance period.
  • 1502 BCE

    Renaissance

    Renaissance
    Suceeded by Baroque Architecture, Renaissance Architecture was constructed between the 14th and 17th century. This type of architecture was first developed in Florence, Italy before spreading to numerous other European countries. Renaissance architecture focuses on symmetry, proportion, geometry, and also has features of classic Ancient Roman Architecture. The picture below is the Tempietto di San Pietro in Montorio, Rome.