Blog#8: Romanticism In Architecture
Romanticism In Architecture From the late eighteenth to the mid-nineteenth century, romanticism was an ideological orientation that consisted of works such as literature, painting, music, architecture, and more. Romanticism had also featured nature, imagination, and feelings. Romanticist Classical architecture attempts to imitate older architectural styles such as Chinese, Moorish, Indian, and Egyptian. For example, one of the most well-known neo-Gothic structures is the Palace of Westminster. The building was designed in 1835 for the House of Parliament, and some materials such as cast iron were used to play with Gothic forms. The freedoms of creative styles were embraced during Romanticism. Numerous architects found freedom in the neo-Gothic style after the romanticism era, which allowed for towers, spires, and lavish ornamentation that did not have to follow the exact proportions of classical architecture. Gothic Revival Style Gothic Revival Style was introduced in mid 19th cen...