Architectural -Isms

Prehistoric

Architectural style from ancient Egypt characterized by monumental structures like pyramids and temples.

Mesohistoric

Early civilizations' architecture including ziggurats and stepped pyramids.

Classical

Architecture emphasizing columns, symmetry, and proportion from ancient Greece and Rome.

Byzantine

Style featuring domes, mosaics, and ornate decoration from the Eastern Roman Empire.

Romanesque

Medieval style with thick walls, rounded arches, and sturdy piers.

Gothic

Characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and large stained glass windows.

Renaissance

Revival of classical architecture with emphasis on symmetry, geometry, and proportion.

St. Peter Basilica

example of renaissance structure

Baroque

Dramatic, elaborate style with bold forms, ornamentation, and contrast.

Rococo

Light, decorative, and ornate style with pastel colors and intricate details.

Neoclassicism

Return to classical simplicity and grandeur inspired by ancient Greece and Rome.

Art Nouveau

Organic, flowing lines and natural forms in architecture and design.

Beaux Arts

Grand and formal style combining classical architecture with elaborate decoration.

Neo-Gothic

Revival of Gothic architectural elements in modern times.

Art Deco

Stylized, geometric forms and rich materials popular in the early 20th century.

Modernist

Emphasis on function, simplicity, and new materials and techniques.

Art Moderne

Streamlined, curving forms and horizontal lines variant of Modernism.

Bauhaus

Functional, minimalistic design combining art and industrial techniques.

Deconstructivism

Fragmented, non-linear forms that challenge traditional architectural conventions.

Formalism

Focus on form and aesthetics over function.

Structuralism

Architecture reflecting underlying social structures.

Postmodernism

Eclectic style combining historical references with modern elements.

Revivalist

Styles that revive and reinterpret past architectural traditions.

Expressionist

Dramatic, emotional architecture often with unusual shapes.

De Stijl

Abstract, geometric style using primary colors and straight lines.

Social Housing

Architecture focused on affordable, functional living spaces.

Totalitarian

Monumental, imposing architecture reflecting authoritarian regimes.

High-tech

Use of advanced technology and industrial materials in building design.

Blobitecture

Organic, blob-like shapes in architecture.

Brutalism

Raw concrete and massive forms emphasizing structural elements.

International Modernism

Functionalist, rational architecture promoting social progress.

Constructivism

Soviet avant-garde style emphasizing industrial materials and geometric forms.

Functionalism

Design based purely on function and utility.

Defunctionalism

Reaction against functionalism, emphasizing aesthetics or symbolism.

Eclecticism

Mixing various historical styles and elements.

Futurism

Dynamic, forward-looking architecture inspired by speed and technology.

Metabolism

Japanese architectural movement focusing on adaptable, organic growth.

Monumentalism

Large-scale, imposing architecture often for public or political purposes.

National Romanticism

Style emphasizing national identity and traditional forms.

Neoplasticism

Abstract geometric style focusing on vertical and horizontal lines.

Organism

Architecture inspired by natural forms and systems.

Post-metabolism

Evolution of Metabolism with more flexible and diverse forms.

Radicalism

Experimental, avant-garde architectural approaches.

Utilitarianism

Architecture focused on practical, efficient use of space.

Einstein Tower

example of early modern structure

Bauhaus

example of modernism structure

nakagin capsule tower

example of beyond modernism structure

Villa sovoye - Le Corbusier

what is the name of the building and who is the architect