European architectural style can be subdivided into ancient Greek architectural style, ancient Roman architectural style, Byzantine architectural style, Gothic architectural style, Baroque architectural style and Rococo architectural style. Below from these types, see what are the representative works of European style architecture.
1, the ancient Greek architectural style
Representative building: Acropolis
Main features: harmony, perfection
Specific performance: the pursuit of the building's eaves and columns of the strict harmony of the proportions, as well as the human scale modeling format, typically Taurik, Ionic and Corinthian columns.
2, the ancient Roman architectural style
Representative buildings: the Colosseum in ancient Rome, the Temple of Pantheon in ancient Rome
Main features: round, well-proportioned
Specific performance: "dome" roof, "round" is the main style.
Specific performance: "dome arch" roof, "round" style, is the inheritance and development of the ancient Greek architectural art.
3, Byzantine architectural style
Representative building: St. Sophia Cathedral
Main features: the center is prominent, rich in color
Specific performance: more than the "dome" modeling, the center is prominent, the overall color is brilliant.
4, Gothic architectural style
Representative buildings: Notre Dame de Paris, Milan Cathedral
Main features: towering, sharp cliffs
Specific performance: the appearance of the high and straight, commonly used stained-glass windows, as well as pointed arches, ribbed vaults and arches and other distinctive features of the building.
5, Baroque architectural style
Representative building: St. Carlo's Church
Main features: opulent
Specific performance: the use of precious materials and exquisite craftsmanship to highlight the nobility, and often the use of irrational combinations, and advocate secularization.
6, Rococo architectural style
Representative building: Apollo Hall
Main features: soft and smooth
Specific performance: against logic and rationality, more curves and circles, like to hang the satin mantle and crystal glass chandelier, furnishings porcelain curiosities.