Architecture and Design Analysis

Baroque: 95%

• Grandiose scale and dramatic detailing
• Play of light and shadow
• Use of bold curves, gilded statuary, and ornate carvings

Examples of Baroque Architecture:

• St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
• Peterhof Palace, Russia
• Palace of Versailles, France

Renaissance: 80%

• Harmonious proportions and symmetry
• Classical orders and pilasters
• Domes and semi-circular arches inspired from ancient Rome

Examples of Renaissance Architecture:

• Florence Cathedral, Italy
• St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City (Renaissance elements)
• Château de Chambord, France

Neoclassical: 60%

• Simplified classical forms with an emphasis on planar surfaces
• Tall columns that give a sense of grandeur
• Preference for white materials and clean lines

Examples of Neoclassical Architecture:

• Pantheon, France
• Monticello, United States
• British Museum, United Kingdom