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• VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE —    Victorian architecture consists of a variety of styles that correspond with the long reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. In the United States, Victorian architecture appeared from the 1860s until the turn of the …   Historical Dictionary of Architecture

• Victorian architecture — The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly employed during the Victorian era. As with the latter, the period of building that it covers may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 –… …   Wikipedia

• Victorian architecture — noun a style of architecture used in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria; characterized by massive construction and elaborate ornamentation • Hypernyms: ↑architectural style, ↑style of architecture, ↑type of architecture …   Useful english dictionary

• Victorian decorative arts — refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in… …   Wikipedia

• Victorian — may mean:* 19th century matters: **Victorian era **Victorian architecture **Victorian decorative arts **Victorian fashion **Victorian morality ** Victorianism in esthetics and manners **Victorian literature *Saint Victorian (disambiguation) See… …   Wikipedia

• Architecture of Australia — Architecture in Australia, at least in the early stages of the country s history shows the substantial influence of that of English architecture, and to an extent United States architecture. At best, Australian architects sought to be early… …   Wikipedia

• Victorian house — A Victorian house is a term generally used to describe a house built during the Victorian era (1840 1904), a time of rapid industrialization in Europe and North America which brought sprung new innovations in architecture and design.Victorian… …   Wikipedia

• Victorian era — The Victorian era of the United Kingdom was the period of Queen Victoria s rule from June 1837 to January 1901 [Swisher, Clarice, ed. Victorian England . San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. ] . This was a long period of prosperity for the… …   Wikipedia

• Architecture of Canada — The architecture of Canada is, with the exception of that of the First Nations, closely linked to the techniques and styles developed in Europe and the United States. However, design has long needed to be adapted to Canada s climate and geography …   Wikipedia

• Architecture of Toronto — The architecture of Toronto is most marked by its being the financial and cultural capital of Canada. Once an important port and manufacturing centre, today Toronto s economy is dominated by the service sector.Toronto has traditionally been a… …   Wikipedia

• Architecture of the United States — The Architecture of the United States includes a wide variety of architectural styles over its history. Architecture in the US is regionally diverse and has been shaped by many external forces, and can therefore be said to be eclectic, something… …   Wikipedia