Description
Define the following (Who, What, Where, When) and give examples of structures and/or architects. Make sure you put the definition in context.
Futurism
Italianate
Duetscher Werkbund
Second Empire
Richardsonian
Federal
Gothic Revival
Reinforced Concrete
Greek Revival
Art Nouveau
Beaux Arts
Arts and Crafts
Prairie School
Chicago School
Queen Anne
Georgian
essays
- We’ve seen many different housing styles. How did the middle class American home change from 1790 to 1900 and what changing values did it reflect?
- A central theme of this course is “Progress.” How can an observer see the idea of progress in the buildings and structures of the late 1800s?
- The year is 1908. You are a wealthy professional living in a developing upper middle class section of Kansas City, Missouri. To accommodate your growing family and someone of your status in the community, you need a new house. Write a short initial request for proposals that will be sent out to architects detailing what sort of house you want designed and constructed. Keep in mind the spirit of the age and your personal beliefs.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
Historical Architectural Styles
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HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
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Futurism
Futurism is an artistic, social movement that emerged in Italy in the twentieth century.
The movement aimed to liberate Italy from its past through glorifying modernity and putting
emphasis on technology, speed and the youth.
Italianate
Italianate is a style of architecture that was popular in the 19th century. It was first
developed in Britain by John Nash when he constructed a small country house in west midlands
in England.
Deutscher Werkbund
This was a German association of designers, artists, architects and industrialists which
was established in the year 1907 with the attempt of inspiring good design and craftsmanship in
art and architecture.
Second Empire
This is an architectural style that was most popular in the late 19th century and early 20th
century. This style derived its inspiration from the renaissance in the 17th century. Low square
based domes mostly characterised it.
Richardsonian
This was an architectural style that was named after its architect Henry Hobson
Richardson. This style derived its inspiration from the ancient Romans.
Federal
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This is an American architectural design that draws inspiration from the Roman
architecture. It mostly associated with Benjamin Latrobe and Thomas Jefferson. This style was
popular from 1785 to 1820.
Georgian
An architectural style that was dominant between 1700 and 1830. It is characterised by
intensive use of decorative elements, classic proportions and symmetrical design. This style was
dominant in most American cities, such as Bolton, and New York. A famous example of this
style is the Gunston Hall in Virginia.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne refers to an architectural style was dominant from 1880 to 1910. It is
characterised by sharp contrast, asymmetry and Eclecticism. Notable structures using this style
include Carson Mansion located in California.
Chicago school
A new form of architecture that was dominant in the American society in the late 1800s.
Essentially this term is used to refer to an architectural style that led to the development of
skyscrapers across the United States. Jenney's Manhattan is a perfect example of this style.
William LeBaron Jenney was among the artists who spearheaded the development of
skyscrapers.
Prairie School
An architectural style that was dominant in the Midwest United States. This style was
characterised by integration with the landscape, craftsmanship, and solid construction of
buildings. Example of this style includes the Harold C. Bradley House in Wisconsin.
Arts and Crafts
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
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A style mainly characterised by the incorporation of craftsmanship design, creativity and
use of fine arts in buil...
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