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This style reached its climax in the 18th century
PALLADIANISM
This style developed from the 1st century BC
ROMAN ARCHITECTURE
This style flourished from the mid 12th century to the 16th century AD
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
This style developed between the 10th and the 12th centuries AD
ROMANESQUE STYLE
It is also known as Norman Style
ROMANESQUE STYLE
Name 3 fortified towns built by the Romans in Britain
When did Julius Ceaser first arrive in Britain?
55 BC
How long did the Romans rule in Britain?
400 YEARS
The Romans introduced a new material and a new technique in Britain
CONCRETE
BRICK MASONRY
Name an example of Neoclassicism in the USA
THE WHITE HOUSE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
At least 2 adjectives to describe Romaneque churches
SOLID
STRONG
SIMPLE
Three adjectives to describe Gothic buildings (use comparatives)
TALLER
LIGHTER
MORE GRACEFUL
Translate the following Italian word into English:
TIMPANO
PEDIMENT
Translate the following Italian word into English:
CUPOLA
DOME
Translate the following Italian word into English:
VOLTA A BOTTE
BARREL VAULT
Translate the following Italian word into English:
ARCHETTI CIECHI
BLIND ARCADING
Name three innovation of the gothic style
POINTED ARCH
RIBBED VAULT
FLYING BUTTRESS
Describe Villa Capra by Palladio
It has four identical facades with porticos. Each porticos has six Ionic columns topped by a pediment
It developed in the 15th century in Britain. It features vertical lines, stained glass windows and fan vaults
PERPENDICULAR STYLE
It developed in the 14th century in Britain. It features more decorations, larger windows and imposing portals
DECORATED STYLE