The History of Architecture: Eras and Styles | Page 3

In honor of the opening of Fulton Center in New York, the renowned publication The Guardian compiled a list of the most impressive and beautiful metro stations of world-class quality. Among them, a special place is occupied by the unique Golden Gate metro station in Kyiv. The publication emphasized that metro systems are often associated with pollution and disorder

While traveling through the Czech lands, it's impossible not to notice Ukrainian architectural landmarks. These neatly crafted wooden structures are mostly located on natural hills and impress with their refined carvings and perfectly proportioned domes and bell towers. These are monuments of Ukrainian vernacular sacred architecture in the Czech Republic, listed in the national registry and protected by the state

The decoration of an Orthodox church is a complex artistic process, where each element carries profound spiritual meaning. In 2025, the cost of comprehensive decoration of an Orthodox church ranges from $50,000 to $3 million, depending on the project's scale. Turnkey church decoration includes all stages: from design to the consecration of the completed space

The late 19th century was an era dominated by eclecticism. Innovation stemmed from a combination of various styles and their repetition. There was a growing need to create something entirely new, liberated from the ties to the historical past. Thus began the formation of the "Art Nouveau" style, symbolizing innovative art.

Historical Background and Formation of the Style The early 20th century marked radical transformations in Europe’s artistic culture. Various creative movements of the time were united by a common trend—departure from the traditional realism characteristic of previous eras

Origins and Prerequisites for Creation The German "Werkbund" is an alliance that bridges art and industry, established in Germany in 1907. This creative coalition brought together artists, architects, entrepreneurs, and sociologists

Origins of the Industrial Revolution in Construction "The Industrial Revolution not only transformed production methods but also gave rise to an entirely new architectural typology that shaped the appearance of cities for centuries to come." — British architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner A historically significant event that took place in Western Europe from the late 18th to early 19th centuries was the industrial boom