Architecture Midterm Terms

“architecture parlante” - Architecture parlante is architecture that explains its own function or identity. ; architecture that gives an idea about its purpose through its form or appearance

picturesque - Picturesque architecture is a style that features irregular shapes and forms that blend into the natural landscape. It's often associated with rural settings

romantic eclecticism - Romantic architecture is a revivalist style from the 18th and 19th centuries that evokes a sense of the past. Eclecticism is an architectural style that mixes elements from different historical styles to create something new

“Engineer” architecture - the engineering and construction of buildings, also known as building engineering. It's a discipline that uses science and math to design the technical and structural aspects of a building. 

L’Art Nouveau - Art Nouveau is an art style that uses flowing lines and organic shapes inspired by nature. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe and the United States. 

“Spook School” - The "Spook School" was a nickname given to a group of artists and designers at the Glasgow School of Art in the late 1800s. The group's work was known for its elongated figures and distorted forms

gesamtkunstwerk - an architectural theory that involves designing every aspect of a building, including the interior, exterior, and landscape

rationalism -  a style that uses symmetry, geometry, and functionality to create simple structures with little decoration

expressionism - a style that uses bold forms, colors, and materials to create buildings that evoke strong emotions

“curtain wall” construction - A curtain wall is a non-structural exterior wall that protects a building from the elements. It's made of lightweight materials, such as glass, stone, or metal, and is attached to the building's structure. 

Shingle Style - an American architectural style that uses shingles on walls and roofs to create a sculptural, informal look. The style was popular from 1880 to 1900.