BEAUX ARTSSSS
Beaux Arts is a neo classical style that originated from a school of fine arts in Paris in the early 19th century. École des Beaux-Arts had two main influential aspects. One, it taught students how to treat the different spaces in a structure according to hierarchy and importance. How these spaces interact was very important. There should be a correct flow of movement within. Secondly, The beaux arts style was implemented which was heavily influenced by Classical and Neoclassical architecture. Once again, structures were symmetrical, dramatic feel was brought by the widespread use of statuary and had classical doors details and decorations. Classical columns and capitals were seen in structures again. This resulted to structures that demonstrate grandeur.
This style continued to spread across Europe but was often altered by designers who ignored the fundamental proper use of spaces. Soon enough it reached the United States. This style had a big impact on American architecture. American cities such as New York encompass what beaux arts style is all about.
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| War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco |
NEO GOTHIC
Neo-Gothic is simply the revival of gothic architecture. This revival Architects started creating tall structures that had flying buttresses, tracery windows, pointed windows once again. Although it was a bit altered all the characteristics of the then gothic architecture is very evident in the structures. Neo-Gothic style was widespread across the United States and England.
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| Cathedral Of Learning in Pittsburgh by Charles Klauder |
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| Interior |
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