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Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada is an architectural style that was popular in both nations in the late 19th century between 1865 and 1900. Second Empire architecture was influenced by the redevelopment of Paris under Napoleon III 's Second French Empire, and was influenced partly by the architectural styles of the ...
Second Empire architecture in Europe. Second Empire architecture is an architectural style rooted in the 16th-century Renaissance, which grew to its greatest popularity in Europe in the second half of the nineteenth century and early years of the twentieth century.
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Henry Hobson Richardson, FAIA (September 29, 1838 – April 27, 1886) was an American architect, best known for his work in a style that became known as Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright , Richardson is one of "the recognized trinity of American architecture".
- Architect
- Trinity Church, Boston
- September 29, 1838, St. James Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Second Empire architecture refers to a distinctive architectural style prevalent during the mid-19th century, characterized by the use of Mansard roofs, dormer windows, and elaborate ornamentation. Originating in France during the Second French Empire, this style later influenced architectural trends globally.
Second Empire style, architectural style that was dominant internationally during the second half of the 19th century. Developing from a tendency of architects of the second quarter of the 19th century to use architectural schemes drawn from the periods of the Italian Renaissance, Louis XIV, and Napoleon I to give dignity to public buildings ...
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Second Empire Refers to the architectural and decorative arts style in France between 1852 and 1870 during first the presidency and later the Empire of Napoleon III, but also affecting Europe and the United States.
Mirza Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666), also known as Shah Jahan I ( Persian pronunciation: [ʃɑːh d͡ʒa.ˈhɑːn]; lit. 'King of the World' ), was the fifth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1628 until 1658. During his reign, the Mughals reached the peak of their architectural and cultural achievements.
