The History of Architecture: Eras and Styles | Page 2

Hindu architecture of South India occupies a special place in world architecture. This amazing architectural style, known as Dravidian, is distinguished by its vibrant uniqueness and grandeur of forms. The Tamil temple tradition with its magnificent complexes enchants and captivates the imagination of everyone who encounters these monumental structures

The Indo-Saracenic style, or Indo-Saracenism, represents a unique architectural direction that formed in the mid-19th century during the period of British Raj. This eclectic architecture of colonial India combines elements of Indian, Islamic, and European traditions, creating an inimitable synthesis of East and West

Mughal architecture represents a unique symbiosis of Persian, Indian, and Islamic traditions. It flourished during the era of the Great Mughal dynasty from the 16th to the 18th century

The temple architecture of India is unique and multifaceted, embodying thousands of years of spiritual traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

Brutalism — a unique direction in 20th century architecture that fundamentally changed the appearance of cities and had an enormous influence on the development of world architecture

Art Deco — a vibrant artistic style that emerged in France at the beginning of the 20th century and reached its peak popularity in the 1920s-1930s. This style combined elements of neoclassicism, Art Nouveau, and futurism, creating a recognizable aesthetic of luxury and geometric precision

Neoclassicism is an architectural movement of the late 18th to early 20th century that revived and reinterpreted the heritage of antiquity. The history of neoclassicism began as a reaction to the excesses of Baroque and the frivolity of the Rococo style, aiming to bring rationality, harmony, and the grandeur of classical forms back into art

Gothic architecture emerged in the Middle Ages and marked a revolutionary stage in the development of European architecture. Like a stone symphony soaring toward the sky, it transformed the appearance of medieval cities! Its name derives from the Italian word "gotico," used disparagingly during the Renaissance to refer to all things medieval

Ancient Greek and Roman architecture is rightfully considered the cradle of European civilization. It was in these cultures that many architectural orders originated and developed, later becoming models for classical architecture across various eras. “Architecture is frozen music. The architecture of antiquity created a melody that humanity has been listening to for over two millennia

Ancient Egyptian architecture is rightfully considered one of the greatest architectural traditions in the world. Egyptian architects created structures of remarkable beauty and scale, many of which have survived to the present day

Renovation clients with sophisticated taste have a number of strict requirements for interior design. One of them concerns the originality of techniques used. But is it so easy to get a space that's "not like everyone else's"? Most design solutions are not one-of-a-kind. We're talking about concepts based on projects that have already been implemented. To create a special home atmosphere, professional artists are brought in for collaboration

The Bauhaus Archive in Berlin, home to the world’s largest collection related to the history of this architectural school, celebrated its centenary in 2019. To mark this milestone, the archive presented 100 new objects. Modern Bauhaus-style furniture for homes and offices has evolved with new features while preserving the core principles of Bauhaus