The article discusses important architectural styles, highlighting historic examples like Greek, Roman, Baroque, and Rococo, alongside modern styles such as International, Art Deco, Brutalism, Art Nouveau, and Midcentury Modern. Midcentury modern is noted for its innovative embrace of functionality while eschewing traditional aesthetics. The origins of architectural styles are traced back to prehistoric and ancient Egyptian architecture, regarded as some of the earliest examples. The article also speculates on contemporary styles arising from today's interconnected culture, suggesting varying perspectives on the impact of the internet and social media on architectural movements.
"Aside from the historic styles (Greek, Roman, Baroque, Rococo, etc.), International Style, Art Deco, Brutalism, Art Nouveau, are prominent styles," say Kaminski and Pew.
"There is an embrace of innovation, functionality, and a rejection of traditional form, ornament, and construction," Schwert says of midcentury modern.
"Egypt features some of the oldest surviving buildings in the world, and as a result ancient Egyptian architecture is widely considered one of the first architectural 'styles,'" explain Kaminski and Pew.
"Some argue the democratization of information has led to an overwhelming sameness and cultural stagnation," say Kaminski and Pew.
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