Periods and Styles
From Prehistoric to Post-modern, this page by Jackie Craven will take you on a century-by-century tour through architectural history, with articles, photos and resources. Find ancient monuments, modern skyscrapers, and also an photo guide of favorite house styles.
History of Architecture
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
History of Architecture
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
Architecture History Time Line
A quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers, with facts and photos for each period and style.
A quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers, with facts and photos for each period and style.
World's Great Architecture
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
Join us for a photo tour through architectural history. In this photo gallery you will find buildings and structures that illustrate important periods and styles from prehistoric days through modern times.
Style
What do we mean when we say "style"? Why do we call some houses "Cape Cod" and others "Bungalow"? Is "Victorian" a style? Do some buildings have "no style"? If you've ever tried to define the style of your own home, you know that "Style" is a vague and confusing term. Here are tips on how to recognize what style is... and is not.
What do we mean when we say "style"? Why do we call some houses "Cape Cod" and others "Bungalow"? Is "Victorian" a style? Do some buildings have "no style"? If you've ever tried to define the style of your own home, you know that "Style" is a vague and confusing term. Here are tips on how to recognize what style is... and is not.
House Styles
An illustrated guide to North American residential architecture, with facts and photos for the most popular house styles from the 1600s to modern times.
An illustrated guide to North American residential architecture, with facts and photos for the most popular house styles from the 1600s to modern times.
House Style Picture Dictionary
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources.
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources.
Architecture Inspired by Spain
The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940.
The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940.
Antebellum - Architecture Glossary
The term Antebellum stirs thoughts of Tara, the palatial plantation home featured in Gone with the Wind. Definition of Antebellum, with resources and links, from our Architecture Glossary.
The term Antebellum stirs thoughts of Tara, the palatial plantation home featured in Gone with the Wind. Definition of Antebellum, with resources and links, from our Architecture Glossary.
French Creole Architecture
French Creole buildings borrow traditions from France, the Caribbean, and many other parts of the world. Join us for a photo tour of French Creole architecture
French Creole buildings borrow traditions from France, the Caribbean, and many other parts of the world. Join us for a photo tour of French Creole architecture
French Inspired House Styles
Use this handy guide to see if your house has characteristics of charming styles borrowed from France. See photos of French style houses and find building plans and other resources for French architectural styles.
Use this handy guide to see if your house has characteristics of charming styles borrowed from France. See photos of French style houses and find building plans and other resources for French architectural styles.
Gothic Architecture
Churches and synagogues embraced a lofty new style during Europe's Gothic period, which began in about 1140 and reigned for 400 years.
Churches and synagogues embraced a lofty new style during Europe's Gothic period, which began in about 1140 and reigned for 400 years.
Victorian Architecture
The Victorian era dates from about 1840 to 1900. During this time, industrialization brought many innovations in architecture. There are a variety of Victorian styles, each with its own distinctive features.
The Victorian era dates from about 1840 to 1900. During this time, industrialization brought many innovations in architecture. There are a variety of Victorian styles, each with its own distinctive features.
Victorian Gothic House Styles: History and Pictures
Join us for a step-by-step tour of Gothic Revival architecture in England and the United States, with photos showing the evolution of the style and definitions of important terms and key features.
Join us for a step-by-step tour of Gothic Revival architecture in England and the United States, with photos showing the evolution of the style and definitions of important terms and key features.
Cobblestone Houses
Stone houses can be found in many parts of the world, but New York's cobblestone houses are unique. Learn more about these interesting and original buildings
Stone houses can be found in many parts of the world, but New York's cobblestone houses are unique. Learn more about these interesting and original buildings
Twenty Centuries of Architecture in Russia
Join us for a photo tour of some of the Russia's most important buildings, from first century Viking Log Homes to Moscow's twentieth century skyscrapers. Then, explore our links and resources to learn more about the history of architecture in Russia.
Join us for a photo tour of some of the Russia's most important buildings, from first century Viking Log Homes to Moscow's twentieth century skyscrapers. Then, explore our links and resources to learn more about the history of architecture in Russia.