Neoclassical architecture

The Cathedral of St. Paul, designed in 1905 by Emmanuel Louis Masqueray, at the time was referred to as “a modern building” (Cathedral of St. Paul, n.d.). It was designed in the Beaux Arts style popularized between 1893-1929, considered a “revival style” and characterized by heavy ornamentation, large features and “heavy masonry”. Roman arches and columns are often used in this style (Architectural Styles.org, n.d.) That style can be seen in the arches, domes, symmetry and lines. One of the…

architectural style of cathedrals. Early Gothic designers began to take advantage of the new method of construction by freeing the walls from their load-bearing function and opening up long lancet and circular windows. The essential feature of Gothic architecture was the combination of pointed arches, rib vaults, and flying buttresses. These features created a structure with the capacity to carry the weight of a Gothic cathedral. Also, with advances in structural engineering, stained glass…

England have striking architecture, however they mesmerize all visitors by the romantic and poetic beauty. Today, those beautiful castles as in fairy tales have become wonders and attract many travelers around the world. Warwick castle is considered as the most magnificent castle of medieval times in the UK. It is also one of local attractions which attract most tourists to visit in the country. It seems to be a part of the fairy tale due to its beauty and unique architecture. In 12th century,…

French Romanesque incorporates a classical style with medieval and Roman influence. Gothic sculptures although beautiful portrayed a decline in the traditional style, yet still included some Roman influence such as draped robes on sculptures. I favored French Romanesque style with emphasis given to Gislebertus’ Last Judgment. The Last Judgment sculpture depicts both aspects of the religious culture: heaven, hell, good, and evil. The statue possesses intricate detail of the human figure as well…

earlier cathedral. Construction commenced in 1296 but came to a halt when the dome covering the crossing space posed architectural difficulty. Filippo Brunelleschi, was known as a trained goldsmith and sculptor and later turned his attention to architecture. After years of traveling and studying Roman buildings, such as the "Pantheon", gave him insight with respect to Classical methods of structure and proportion,…

The international reputation of Djenné’s architecture is founded on the image of its mud mosques and houses that stand as testimony to their skillful masons. A mason is a profession passed down from one generation of a family to the next; creating a continuous relationship between the masons and the houses, they build (and maintain). (5) The architecture of Djenné’s town has changed over the years. “During the nineteenth century, indigenous architecture was replaced by European models,…

During the middle ages cathedrals’ majestic architecture reflected the financial and political powers of the catholic church. First, the purpose of the cathedrals aside from worshiping for religion was to provide surplus income for borrowing money, availability for trade and contain tombs of kings. In 1226 Henry the third borrowed jewels belonging to the shrine of St. Edward and made a promise to return the valuables within a year. The medieval cathedrals were notable for their supply of raw…

Castles Castle necessities Castles were a big structure that kept the monarch or noble. Castles were the homes and fort of the monarch and noble. Castles were important in political and military life in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages went from about the 400’s through to the 1400’s. Castles helped kings and nobles protect their land. Castles also provided homes for family members and the servants of the king. Castles also served as armories, barracks, prisons, storehouses, treasure houses and a…

Most people by the time they hit their late teens have been faced with at least one major life decision. Some of the options might have even looked the same. Without knowing what the future holds, you are forced to choose a path. That is the main idea behind the poem I chose to write about. Some might interpret Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” as a message to stand out from the crowd and take the roads less traveled by. However, upon further analysis of the voice and symbols, the theme…

practice. After the Edict of Milan was issued, early Christians were allowed to meet freely for the first time. They needed a place to gather, and their churches were based on two types of pagan roman architecture, longitudinal and central plans. This was not the first time Christian art and architecture was based on previous pagan structures, for example, orant figures, people worshipping with their arms stretched out, can be pagan or Christian or Jewish. The first type of church constructed…