WorksheetsArchitecture
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Neolithic Era
From Around 10,000 to 2,000 B.C, The Neolithic style had house and shelters made from tree trunks or woven branches covered with mud.
The Stonehenge in England is an example of neolithic architecture with its rocks placing on its ground. Remains history today
Romanesque Era
From Around mid-11th century Europe to advent of Gothic Architecture in medieval Europe (900-1200 AD). Combined features of ancient Roman and Byzantine buildings. Known for massive quality, thick walls, arches, pillars and fine decor.
The Basilique de Toulouse (France) and The Pisa Cathedral (Italy) are the main building examples. These places still remain history today.
Art Nouveau Era
An International architectural style of art which flourished between 1890 and 1910 throughout the US and Europe. These buildings use long, sinuous, organic line most of its interior design, jewelry, glass design, and illustration.
The interiors of the Palau Music Opera house in Barcelona and the Horta Museum in Brussels are the main examples of the art nouveau stylings. These places still remain existent today.
Modern Architecture
(1920's-Present) The dominant architecture group with newer styles after WWII. Originally made of brick and cladding from the 20's to 70's. Eventually, made from newer materials and technology in its simplicity forms.
The Royal Ontario Museum and the Denver Public Library are shown examples of modernism, which still remains today. Made with newer materials and improved interior/exterior designs.
Postmodern era
Postmodernism is somewhat similar with modern architecture; Around the 1960's, a reaction of austerity, formality, bulky and curved substances in the international. Lacks variety of modern architecture. (Futuristic)
The Sydney Opera House in Australia remains existent today as the round and pointy edges with detailing on the exterior is an example of Postmodern Architecture
