建筑风格介绍(英文).ppt

Colorful architectural style;Outline;Gothic architecture ;Synopsis:;Regional differences ;France ;England ;Germany and Central Europe;Italy? ;Baroque architecture;Origin;Distinctive features ①;Distinctive features ②;Distinctive features ③;Distinctive features ④;Distinctive features ⑤;Representative buildings;Representative buildings;Rococo Style;;;;The rococo style is a kind of architectural style,mainly on the interior decoration. Rococo decorating style is very flamboyant and rich. But no matter all the intricate and ornate features Rococo is also quite elegant. Rococo style peaked during 1700 and 1780 in western Europe and was found in art and music. The name Rococo means “rocaille” in French, which is appropriate as the Rococo’s ornate asymmetry was inspired by natural curves of trees, shells, clouds and flowers ;Rococo is also known as Late Baroque but in contrast with the latter Rococo allows other motifs to come in. Thus Oriental motifs were romanticized to fit the Rococo style. Square shapes gave way to sinuous lines and forms. But the love for complexity has lingered in the Rococo style since Baroque. Gold plasterwork is one of the key features of Rococo decorating style. Lavishly decorated walls and ceilings mostly featured the contrast of pastels and gold. The motifs used in Rococo decorating style included Chinese, Palladian (Italian) and Gothik tastes. As the names suggest these motifs came from different cultures that allowed to create a certain atmosphere in home décor ;Since Rococo style went with the free asymmetry square forms gave way to oval and natural forms. Even rooms were designed in oval shape or arranged to avoid square form. The wide use of mirrors was also Rococo’s main feature. They featured intricately-shaped frames that were often gilded. ;Conceptual style;Conceptual style;The structural elements mutually support each other and converge into a grid-like formation -- almost like a birds nest. ; ;It looks like a dancing cou