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History of European Architectural Style

European style architecture has a long history, since the 6th century Byzantine Empire, after the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Palladianism under the influence of the pluralistic, glowing with the classical and luxury of the classic light. European classical style more than the introduction of architectural elements, in the convex and concave walls, Roman columns, carvings under the cover, curly grass, spiral pattern, sunflower pattern, arc and other European classical pattern caress in the exquisite furniture furnishings, reproduced the palace-like splendor of the noblesse oblige. Pursuing continuity in space, pursuing changes in form and sense of hierarchy. Indoor and outdoor colorful, rich light and shadow changes. Indoor wallpaper with patterns, carpets, curtains, bedspreads, and tents, as well as classical decorative paintings or objects; in order to reflect the magnificent style, furniture, doors, windows, more painted white, furniture, picture frames, the lines of the parts decorated with gold thread, gold edge. Classical style is a pursuit of gorgeous, elegant European classicism, elegant in the noble, deep show luxury, with a strong sense of culture and historical connotation, pay attention to taste and identity, give a person a luxurious, atmospheric feeling.

European style according to different regional cultures can be divided into Scandinavian, simple European and traditional European style. One of the rustic style prevailed in Europe in the 17th century, emphasizing the changes of linear flow and gorgeous colors. It is in the form of romanticism as the basis, decoration materials commonly used marble, colorful fabrics, fine carpets, exquisite French wall hangings, the whole style of luxury, opulence, full of strong dynamic effect. Another is the rococo style, which loves to decorate with light and slender curves, the effect is elegant and gracious, the European palace aristocracy are favored this style.

It is a general term. European style emphasizes the magnificent decorations, strong colors, exquisite modeling to achieve a graceful and luxurious decorative effect. Types include Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, French classicism, ancient Roman architecture, classical revival architecture, Romanesque architecture, Renaissance, Romanticism, eclecticism. Fountains, Roman columns, sculpture, minarets, octagonal houses these are typical signs of European architecture.

European style inherited the Baroque style of luxury, dynamic, varied visual effects, but also absorbed the Rococo style of aesthetic, rhythmic detailing elements, favored by the upper class. But the simple European decoration (commonly known as simple European) is more suitable for Chinese people. Simple European decoration requirements as long as there are some European decoration symbols in it, you can use the color, details to accentuate the atmosphere. For example, Roman columns, European-style doors. In the choice of flooring, full color, dark and elegant flowers can be maximized to reflect the European style. Such as red sandalwood, yellow sandalwood, classical oak and other colors. Carved details outline the soft and delicate character, the charm of classical complexity and modern society's concise collision of bright sparks, so that every day life seems to be precious. Being in it, the once unattainable era is so within reach, from now on feel the exquisite drama of life, unloading the busy city brought about by the exhaustion, ushered in the rich atmosphere of the home.