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Gothic architecture goes on Gothic architecture reigned for 400 years, however by the end of the 1400s, other styles were favored. Architectural history with illustrations and resources.
Art History 101 - The Renaissance in Northern Europe When we talk about the Northern Renaissance, what we actually mean is "Renaissance happenings that occurred within Europe, but outside of Italy." Because the most innovative art was created in France, the Netherlands and Germany during this time, and
Architecture of Old Town Square in Prague Gothic houses, some built on Roman foundations, cluster around Staromestska namesti, the Old Town Square in Prague
Victoria Queen Victoria's London - architecture, buildings and monuments from her reign,
ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND VYSOTNIYE ZDANIYE After the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany, Stalin launched another ambitious plan: The Vysotniye Zdaniye. Architects were commissioned to design a series of neo-gothic skyscrapers similar to the abandoned Palace of Soviets.
Australian Gothic: The Gothic Revival in Australian Architecture from the 1840s to the 1950s. (Radar: Books). (book review)
Gabriel Voison (1880-1973) gave up architectural studies to fly, and then to build aircraft for the French air force. After the First World War, Voison ......(Continue Reading) Architecture and the car: as the automobile evolved in tandem with modern architecture, it created myths, legends and new building types
Musee d'Unterlinden, Taverne Katz, fine wines and cheeses, sausages and Sauerkraut -- where were we, France or Germany? Actually, we were in Alsace-Lorraine, ......(Continue Reading)A perfect cruise blend: French and German in Alsace-Lorraine
A couple of years ago the gurus of cyberspace routinely hailed the coming of a new era; a new time and space where our messy material world is supplemented ......(Continue Reading)Haunted space [private] - Feature - the architecture of virtual reality - Critical Essay
Do governments have to build symbolically when they are making architecture for themselves? Most of them have thought so since the first emperor, Augustus, ......(Continue Reading)Democratic representation: since the beginning of the state, all governments have built to demonstrate their power. How can modern democracies find expression
A candlelight tour illuminates the rich heritage of the houses of worship in this Maryland town. The clustered spires of Frederick stand Green-walled by the hills of Maryland. -John Greenleaf Whittie...(Continue Reading)
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