**Historical Architectural Styles:**
– Ancient Greek (776–265 BC)
– Roman (753 BC–663 AD)
– Etruscan (700–200 BC)
– Classical (600 BC–323 AD)
– Byzantine (527–1520)
– Early civilizations developed independently
– Influence of Mediterranean civilizations on Ancient Greece and Rome
– Emphasis on mathematics and geometry
**Medieval Architectural Styles:**
– Early Medieval Europe (400 AD to 1000 AD)
– Various European styles like Latin Armenian, Anglo-Saxon, and Visigothic
– Romanesque style known for simplicity and austerity
– Gothic style characterized by spires and pointed arches
– Church influence on grand spiritual designs
**Architectural Styles in Early Modern Period and Colonialism:**
– Renaissance (1425 to 1660)
– Baroque style developed by the Catholic Church
– Emergence of Neoclassical forms post-Renaissance
– Technological advancements in the Victorian Era
– Industrial Revolution leading to new architectural styles
**Vernacular Architectural Styles:**
– Dragestil in Norway (1880s to 1910s)
– Dutch Colonial architecture in New England (1615 to 1674)
– Dzong Architecture in Tibet and Bhutan
– Egyptian Revival architecture (19th and 20th centuries)
– Soft Portuguese style (1940 onward)
**Colonial Architectural Styles:**
– Portuguese Colonial Architecture
– Originated in Portugal and its colonies
– Characterized by white-washed walls and tiled roofs
– Prominent in Brazil, Goa, and Macau
– Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture
– Emerged in California, Hawaii, Florida, and Southwest US
– Features stucco walls, red tile roofs, and wrought iron details
– Symbolizes a romanticized view of Spanish colonial heritage
– Spanish Colonial Architecture
– Developed in the New World, East Indies, and other colonies
– Notable examples in Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines
– Mudéjar Architecture
– Evolved in Spain with Islamic influence
– Represents a fusion of Christian and Islamic design elements
– Romanesque Architecture
– Characterized by thick walls, round arches, and vaulted ceilings
– Prominent in Europe from the 11th to 12th centuries
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An architectural style is characterized by the features that make a building or other structure notable and historically identifiable. A style may include such elements as form, method of construction, building materials, and regional character. Most architecture can be classified as a chronology of styles which change over time reflecting changing fashions, beliefs and religions, or the emergence of new ideas, technology, or materials which make new styles possible.
Styles therefore emerge from the history of a society and are documented in the subject of architectural history. At any time several styles may be fashionable, and when a style changes it usually does so gradually, as architects learn and adapt to new ideas. Styles often spread to other places, so that the style at its source continues to develop in new ways while other countries follow with their own twist. A style may also spread through colonialism, either by foreign colonies learning from their home country, or by settlers moving to a new land. After a style has gone out of fashion, there are often revivals and re-interpretations. For instance, classicism has been revived many times and found new life as neoclassicism. Each time it is revived, it is different.
Vernacular architecture works slightly differently and is listed separately. It is the native method of construction used by local people, usually using labour-intensive methods and local materials, and usually for small structures such as rural cottages. It varies from region to region even within a country, and takes little account of national styles or technology. As western society has developed, vernacular styles have mostly become outmoded by new technology and national building standards.
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A list of architectural styles refers to a compilation or inventory of various architectural design approaches, movements, or periods that have emerged throughout history. This list typically includes descriptions and characteristics of each style, along with examples of notable buildings or structures that exemplify the particular style. It serves as a reference guide for architects, historians, students, and enthusiasts to better understand and differentiate between different architectural styles.