Top 10 Top 10 Architectural Styles and Terms
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1. Romanesque (c.1050–c.1200)
Inspired by Roman architecture; characterized by rounded arches and tunnel vaults.
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2. Gothic (c.1250–1550)
Typical features: elaborate masonry and woodwork, pointed arches and exterior flying buttresses.
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3. Renaissance (c.1450–1600)
Renaissance architects took inspiration from monuments of Greco-Roman civilization.
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4. Baroque (c.1600–1750)
Spanish Baroque features undulating façades with high relief and ornate decoration.
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5. Modernista (c.1880–c.1920)
A regional variation on Art Nouveau: flowing lines, organic forms, and highly detailed decorative elements.
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6. Múdejar
A fusion of Christian and Islamic art created by the Arabs who remained in Spain after the Reconquest.
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7. Artesonado
Elaborately carved marquetry ceilings introduced by the Arabs, but absorbed into the Christian tradition after the Reconquest.
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8. Azulejos
Elaborate tiles, many produced in the Costa Blanca region using techniques introduced by the Arabs.
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9. Churrigueresque
The Baroque style at its most ornate and overblown.
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10. Retablo Mayor
An altarpiece, usually featuring a series of painted panels, decorates the main altar in most Spanish churches.
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