Effect of Greek Revival Architecture in Great Britain
Even though ancient Greek civilization was widely valued in Europe, little actual knowledge of the empire existed prior to the mid-18th century. (…)
Rise of Greek Revival Architecture
The Greek Revival movement arose as the predominant European and North American architectural trend in the late 18th and 19th centuries. (…)
Gothic Revival in the Decorative Arts
The Gothic Revival did not solely affect architecture and literature. Elements of Gothic design were apparent in English furniture dates back to the mid-eighteenth century. (…)
Ecclesiastical Ornamentation in Gothic Architecture
At the time of the Gothic Revival, the Church of England was undergoing a revival of its own, known as the Oxford Movement. (…)
French Neo-Gothic Style
Anglomanie, the fascination with all things English, spanned the eighteenth century and the early part of the nineteenth century. The French neo-Gothic began during this period. (…)
Gothic Architecture - “Survival” vs. “Revival”
Gothic architecture fell out of vogue in the fifteenth century; however, it still remained as an outmoded architectural form while building projects featuring cathedrals begun in earlier eras were completed, sometimes well into the seventeenth century. (…)
Bungalow - Elegant One Story Housing
The term bungalow is derived from bangla (Hindi) in 1676 and typically means a small, one story house or cottage. (…)
Georgian Architecture - Style That Lasted a Century
The Georgian Architectural style originated in England in the late 1600s and spread to its colonies. (…)
Architectural Style
Architectural style is a manner of arranging and describing architecture mainly by morphological characteristics-specifically by structure, form, materials, techniques, etc. (…)