re, Architectural styles 7 a) 11.4.8 Check in your dictionary or search online and match the architectural styles with their descriptions. 1 2 N 3 4 Gothic (mid-12th Century) Renaissance (15th century) Baroque (late 16th century) Neo-classical (from mid-18th century) Bauhaus (early 1900s) Art Nouveau (1890 - 1910) Post Modern (1960 - ) Futuristic (early 20th century) 5 6 7 8 a reaction against formality, it placed importance on the appearance of the building's facade and experimented with unusual materials. b art and technology combined under the idea of simplistic design and mass-production. c influenced by classical styles, it was characterised by harmony, clarity and elegance. d inspired by the mechanical world, it introduced new ways of building based on motion and machine and focused on simplicity, lightness and flexibility e featured tall and grandiose buildings with pointed arches, windows adorned with stained glass and vaulted ceilings. f inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman styles, it focused on simplicity and symmetry as the core values. g ornamental style of art characterised by long, curved, organic lines, inspired by plants and flowers. h characterised by complex, often oval shapes, grandeur, contrasts in lighting, curves, vivid colours and brightly painted ceilings.
