FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Ancient Egyptian Architecture, Victorian Architecture, Renaissance Revival Architecture
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Week 3 - january 28, 2013 - lecture notes. There is no one term to describe the styles of the 19th century. Often referred to as the battle of the styles (the 19th c) When talking about the british architecture it is generally classified as victorian (when queen victoria reigned) but this does not mean there is one victorian style (many styles included) Is his dream you see examples of architecture from every historic period. Knowing something about the architect, client and location can lead to understanding the work here. What john nash did was took a building that was fairly simple and turned it into this fantasy building that incorporated chinese, hindu, moorish styles to create a picturesque building. He was able to do this because george 4th was very extravagant. Building that has incorporated new technologies = cast iron. The tombs, new york city, john havilland, 1838. He was addressing the need for a specific building type.
