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Richardsonian Romanesque

An architectural style developed by Henry Hobson Richardson, inspired by Romanesque, Norman, and Syrian early Christian architecture.

Architectural Features of Richardsonian Romanesque

Characteristics include rough-faced stone, rounded arches, squatty columns, polychrome masonry, and asymmetrical facades.

Significance of Richardsonian Romanesque

It represented a reaction against the ornate Victorian style, focusing on structural honesty and simplicity.

Barrel vault ceilings

Semicircular ceilings inspired by Romanesque churches, often found in Richardsonian Romanesque interiors.

Classical Eclecticism

An architectural movement of the 19th century that combined elements from Greek, Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

Beaux-Arts

An architectural style characterized by monumental scale, symmetrical planning, five-part facades, and classical order.

Colonial Revival

An architectural style that emerged in response to industrialization and urbanization, symbolizing America's heritage.

Spanish Colonial Revival

An architectural style inspired by Spanish colonies in the Americas, popularized in the late 19th century.

Aesthetic Movement

An art movement focusing on beauty and artistic expression while rejecting the industrial aesthetic of the Victorian era.

English Arts and Crafts

An architectural movement that emerged in England as a reaction against industrialization, emphasizing handcrafted goods and simplicity.

Key Feature of Colonial Revival

Central chimneys symbolize warmth and tradition in Colonial Revival homes.

Role of Decorative Tiles in Spanish Colonial Revival

Used for walls, floors, and fountains to emphasize color and historical accuracy.

Significance of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893

Popularized the Beaux-Arts style, influencing architecture in the United States.

Interior Elements of Beaux-Arts style

Grand staircases and gilded ceilings used to create a sense of grandeur.

Features of Shaker Architecture

Simple, unadorned designs with practical features like peg rails and built-in storage.

Nature-inspired Textiles by William Morris

Textiles and wallpaper designed to reflect natural patterns, characteristic of the Arts and Crafts movement.