medieval architecture

collocation in English

meaningsofmedievalandarchitecture

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medieval
adjective
uk
/ˌmed.ˈiː.vəl/us
/ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/
related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to ...
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architecture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/us
/ˈɑːr.kə.tek.tʃɚ/
the art and practice of designing and ...
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(Definition ofmedievalandarchitecturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It may be that we do not have as many of the glories ofmedievalarchitecture.
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He attempted to chart the chronological stylistic evolution of handwriting,medievalarchitecture, costume, and shield-shapes.
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The church is regarded as a successful synthesis between classical andmedievalarchitecture.
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In 1913, he became prrofessor formedievalarchitectureat the same institution (until 1920).
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He was also involved in renovating farmhouses and restoringmedievalarchitecture.
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Inside, an ancient balustrade and a porch with octagonal columns mark the transition between themedievalarchitectureand the renaissance style.
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As a teenager, he developed a love ofmedievalarchitectureon bike tours through the countryside of various counties.
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The temple is a fine example ofmedievalarchitecture.
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This south window is one of the largest examples of curvilinear tracery seen inmedievalarchitecture.
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He often spoke about love to explain his artistic philosophy, and associated beauty (especially that ofmedievalarchitecture) with love and goodness.
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His focus is onmedievalarchitecture, classical modernity and contemporary construction.
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In the article, the author refers to his being an enthusiastic and profound student ofmedievalarchitecture.
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He believed in the superiority of medieval art over classical art inmedievalarchitecture, since it represented a revolution in thought about architecture.
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Pyrgos is a typical example ofmedievalarchitecturewith narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages.
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By this datemedievalarchitecturewas back in fashion.
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The town has muchmedievalarchitecture, with narrow streets and compact houses.
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In preparing for writing, he was reading aboutmedievalarchitecture, and:::... developed an interest in cathedrals.
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It seems to have some ruined,medievalarchitecture.
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Cistercian architecture is considered one of the most beautiful styles ofmedievalarchitecture.
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He had amedievalarchitectureinterest with a focus on lookouts.
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