The crossover from where Baroque ended and Rococo began is indefinite; but there are distinguishable aspects of the Rococo period that separate it from Baroque. One of the most profound is Rococo’s geographical emersion; the French originated it, Italy … Continued
The overtly grand design of baroque and rococo styles were gradually transformed from 1640 – 1750 as there returned a preference for more ordered architecture; thus began the era of early neoclassicism. With the excavation of the ruins of … Continued
Waverly Inn, Front Parlour – Halifax, Nova Scotia http://waverleyinn.com/ Of the many interior styles the world has created, the Victorian style evolved as a tribute to the age of its namesake, Queen Victoria of England. The Victorian interior … Continued
The Muttart Conservatory (Horticulture/Plant Exhibition Complex) The Muttart Conservatory is a horticultural complex that is comprised of four glass and steel pyramids located in the river valley and easily viewed by visitors to the downtown core of … Continued
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (Dale Chihuly glass installations) The Oklahoma City Museum of Art has two lobbies that both display large Dale Chihuly installations that are permanently affixed to the interior. The sculpted glass work of … Continued
Wardrobe (left) and Sideboard (right) Florence, 16th Century Museum Di San Marco and National Museum Carved wood details of both pieces. As brilliant as it was, Renaissance architecture did not stand alone to create an entire design. Furniture played … Continued