History of Architecture

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  • Jan 1, 1190

    Gothic Era

    Gothic Era
    This era developed between the Romanesque era and the Rennaisance era. Buidlings were designed with wider windows, which were decortated with ornamentations.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1190 to Jan 1, 1540

    Gothic Era

  • Jan 1, 1400

    Renaissance Era

    Renaissance Era
    Renaissance Architecture was defined by square, symmetrical buildings. Colums that were used during the roman era were also used here. Arches and domes were the main points of architecture in this era.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    Rennaisance Era

  • Jan 1, 1480

    Tudor Era

    Tudor Era
    During this era, frames of houses were built with the trucks of trees. Houses were usually 2 stories or higher. the Ground floor would be a limited amount of space, but the floors above would hang over the ground floor. A special characteristic of these houses is detailed carvings in the wood visible from outside.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1480 to

    Tudor Era

  • Baroque Era

    Baroque Era
    Designs of archtecture during this time had many complex details. Another outstanding charcteristic was curving walls. Ceilings of churches during this time were always built with vaults.
  • Period: to

    Baroque Era

  • Georgian Era

    Georgian Era
    The Georgian architetctures are seen through its simple symmetrical designs, yet decorative elements. It was mainly influenced by King Georges 1-3 in England.
  • Period: to

    Georgian Era

  • Victorian Era

    Victorian Era
    The builders of this period was from the Industrial Revolution, and so these buildings were influenced by the new materials and technoloy of that time. Architecture of this era was a mix of different past eras, and so there are many different Victorian styles.
  • Period: to

    Victorian Era

  • Queen Anne Style Era

    Queen Anne Style Era
    The Queen Anne Styke was considered a part of the Victorian Era. Architecture of this time period can be defined by small intricate designs and
  • Period: to

    Queen Anne Style Era

  • Modernist Era

    Modernist Era
    Modernist Architecture was defined by the funtion of the uilding instead of the specific designs. It was a way of rebelling againts traditional styles, as architects had to considerthe materials and technology that was available. Buildings were made with more man made materials instead of natural materials.
  • Period: to

    Modernism Era

  • Post Modernist Era

    Post Modernist Era
    Post Modernist Architecture was developed from the modernist era, since architects thought that the designs were boring. Now buildings take on a more unique shape and form.
  • Period: to

    Post Modernism Era

  • Romanesque Era

    Romanesque Era
    It developed between the Roman style and the Gothic style. This style is mainly made up of round arches, vaults, and piers. It is influenced by and replaced the Roman Era. It was associated with the Roman Empire, which is why it is called Romanesque.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1100

    Romanesque Era