Architectural Style

What is Baroque Art? The term Baroque art comes from the French word barroque which originally referred to irregularly shaped pearls. This period of early European art, following the Renaissance and Mannerist era, started in Rome during the early 17th century and spread throughout the continent. Evoking emotion, tension and drama, Baroque art is highly […]

What is Art Deco? Art Deco emerged in France in 1910 and continued until 1937, just before World War II. The new art movement, following the period of Art Nouveau, moved beyond painting and sculpture, and focused on decorative arts including jewelry, glass, textiles, furniture, and architecture. Notable Art Deco Artwork   Characteristics of Art

The Bauhaus was a school of design, architecture, and applied arts established by German architect Walter Gropius (1883 – 1969) in Weimar, Germany in 1919. The school was operational in three different cities (Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin) until 1933 when it was shut down by the Nazi regime. It was an enormously influential school that