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| [[Urcea]] has a very broad and diverse architectural style, most of which cannot be simply classified by period. A major reason for this is the stark regional differences that occur depending upon where one studies, due to the consolidation of various polities into Urcea since its formation. This has created a highly diverse and eclectic range in architectural designs. Though not as widely spread, there is a strong association with the Urcean identity and the Rococo style of architecture due to the opulence of Urcea during the late 17th century and early 18th century, best expressed perahaps in both [[Electorsbourg]] and [[The Hermitage (Cálfeld)|the Hermitage]]. The most popular and commonly used kind of architecture, due to rapid growth during the early industrial revolution in the mid-18th century, is the so-called Caroline architecture and associated pseudo-Caroline and neo-Caroline designs. An offshoot of Neoclassical architecture, Caroline architecture typically uses plain surfaces with attenuated detail, usually isolated in panels, tablets, and friezes. It also had a flatter, smoother façade and rarely used pilasters. It was most influenced by the interpretation of the ancient architecture of [[Great Levantia]], which was growing in popularity in the mid-18th century due to increasing interest in archaeology. | | [[Urcea]] has a long history of distinct architectural styles and innovation within architecture. The first of the "great" Urcean architectural styles were established just after the end of the [[Great Confessional War]] at the height of the {{wp|Counter Reformation}}: the {{wp|Rococo}} style of architecture, best expressed perahaps in both [[Electorsbourg]] and [[The Hermitage (Cálfeld)|the Hermitage]]. The long period of Rococo ubiquity ended in the first decades of the 18th century, and its opulance was replaced by the more restrained {{wp|Palladianism|Palladian style}}. Developing from Palladianism is among the most popular and commonly used kind of architecture in Urcea, the so-called {{wp|Federal architecture|Caroline architecture}} and associated pseudo-Caroline and neo-Caroline designs. Many great structures from this period are still extant alongside the Rococo masterpieces due to rapid growth during the early industrial revolution in the mid-18th century. An offshoot of Neoclassical architecture, Caroline architecture typically uses plain surfaces with attenuated detail, usually isolated in panels, tablets, and friezes. It also had a flatter, smoother façade and rarely used pilasters. It was most influenced by the interpretation of the ancient architecture of [[Great Levantia]], which was growing in popularity in the mid-18th century due to increasing interest in archaeology. Many of Urcea's great architecutral achievements were inspired by or are those of [[Great Levantia]], such as the construction of arches, domes and similar structures. The subdued Caroline style was replaced during the [[Aedanicad]] with {{wp|Gothic Revival}}, which was intended to show the new grandeur and strength of the nation. |
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| Despite its relative diversity, Urcea is known for its considerable architectural achievements, such as the construction of arches, domes and similar structures during ancient Great Levantia, achievements in the Renaissance architectural movement in the late-14th to 16th centuries, and being the homeland of Palladianism, a style of construction which inspired movements such as that of Neoclassical architecture, and influenced the designs which noblemen built their country houses all over the world. [[Electorsbourg]] near [[Cana]] and [[The Praetorium (Urceopolis)|the Praetorium]] in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] is among one of the better known buildings in this style. Urcean architecture has also widely influenced the architecture of the world. Additionally, the supposed "Urceanate architecture", popular abroad since the 19th century and the cultural dominance of Urcea during the [[Aedanicad]], was used to describe foreign architecture which was built in a Urcean style, especially modeled on Gothic architecture. Perhaps the most prominent building of the so-called Urceanate style is the [[Julian Palace]], which inspired many other public buildings around the world.
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| ==Literature== | | ==Literature== |