Architecture Styles Part 2

Byzantine – 330 AD to 1453

With Near Eastern elements, Byzantine architecture was a development of Roman architecture. The Greek cross plan was used in church construction, which frequently comprised intricate dome structures supported by large piers. Buildings also became more geometrically complex.

Moorish – 711 to 1492

In North Africa, as well as in some regions of Spain and Portugal, where the Andalusians (Moors) ruled between 711 and 1492, Moorish architecture is the articulated form of Islamic architecture.

Muqarnas, horseshoe arches, voussoirs, domes, crenellated arches, lancet arches, ogee arches, courtyards, and colourful tile work known as azulejo in Spanish and Portuguese are typical characteristics of Moorish architecture.

Hoysala 1000 to 1300

The Hoysala Empire ruled over the area that is now known as Karnataka, an Indian state, and this led to the development of the building style known as Hoysala architecture. When it ruled the Southern Deccan Plateau region in the 13th century, Hoysala influence peaked.

Romanesque – 1050 to 1170

Semi-circular arches are a defining feature of the architectural style known as Romanesque in mediaeval Europe. The Gothic style, which is characterised by pointed arches, emerged in the 12th century. Romanesque architecture is the first pan-European architectural style since Imperial Roman building, and there are examples of it all over the continent.

Norman – 1075 to 1250

The Normans created the Romanesque architectural category known as Norman architecture. The phrase is typically used to describe English Romanesque architecture in particular. Numerous castles and fortifications, such as Norman keeps, as well as monasteries, abbeys, churches, and cathedrals were built by the Normans. These structures were built in a style known for its typical Romanesque rounded arches and especially massive proportions when compared to other regional variations of the style.

Mudejar – 1125 to 1600

The fusion of Moorish and European architectural and decorative styles is known as the Mudéjar style. It is distinguished by the predominant use of brick, particularly for bell towers. Contrary to Gothic or Romanesque, Mudéjar integrated Islamic and Jewish art and architecture into mediaeval and renaissance Christian buildings rather than creating new shapes or constructions. Gothic

Gothic – 1180 to 1540

In Europe, the 11th and 12th centuries saw the emergence of gothic architecture. It was distinguished by a focus on the vertical, with progressively taller constructions that included almost absurdly thin stone structures, pointed arches, and ribbed stone vaults, interspersed with expanses of glass, and supported by external flying buttresses.

Sondergotik – 1350 to 1550

The Late Gothic architectural style that was popular in Austria, Bavaria, Saxony, and Bohemia is known as Sondergotik (Special Gothic).

Sondergotik showed attention to detail both within and externally. Fluidity and a wood-like character were emphasised in carving and embellishment in many Sondergotik structures, especially on vaults. The buildings outside tended to use bulk buttressing.

Renaissance – 1400 to 1600

In Europe, where there was a resurgence of interest in classical antiquities and the development of new scientific knowledge, the Renaissance style of architecture evolved. With the use of columns, pilasters, lintels, arches, and domes, it was praised for its clear lines, symmetry, and proportion, which were evocative of the architecture of ancient Rome. Understanding perspective also helped architects more deliberately compose their architectural forms.

Tudor – 1485 to 1603

The Tudor architectural style is both the culmination of a mediaeval buildings in England and a hesitant foray towards the Renaissance. The term "Tudor" has come to describe slower-moving vernacular architectural traditions, like as half-timbering, which distinguishes the few pre-1485 structures still standing from other Stuart-era structures. Manueline