For a few decades in the 19th century, Italianate was one of the fastest developing and most popular architectural styles in the United States. Pam Spaulding As the name suggests, the Italianate ...

Architectural styles have fallen out of favor throughout history. Generally, the peak of one movement means the decline of another. Over time, the situation may reverse, as in the case of ...

The discipline of Architectural History, Theory and Criticism examines the evolution of built environments through a multifaceted lens that integrates historical analysis, theoretical frameworks and ...

Introduction: Beyond the forbidden city; Genesis of Chinese buildings and cities; Architecture of the First Emperor and his predecessors; Han architecture; And age of turmoil: three kingdoms, two jins ...

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

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This article was originally published on Common Edge. For the past two weeks, cities across Nigeria were hit by protests against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a police unit setup in ...

A 1946 Congressional Act formally established the National Air Museum, but it wasn't until the space race of the 1960s that Congress authorized $40 million for the construction of a building to house ...

Our idea was to celebrate the legacy of Manik Bagh, the palace of Holkar Maharaja, Indore, for its architectural significance, representing a remarkable fusion of traditional Indian and modernist ...