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Frank Lin February 1, 2004 Changes in European Architecture European architecture has changed greatly from the Renaissance Period of 1450 to 1750, through the Industrial Revolution period of 1750 to 1914, though many elements of it have remained the same. The reason for these changes lie in a series of technological advances, including the advent of iron and steel, as well as a general intellectual movement away from the teachings of the classical era and Christianity, images of which largely dominated the Renaissance Period. However, in both periods, architects continued to glorify size and extravagance. To study these changes and continuities, one must look at the architecture of Europe, and compare the changes and similarities of buildings from two major time periods: the Renaissance Period and the age of the Industrial Revolution. The Renaissance Period was marked by a renewed interest in the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Harmony, symmetry,...

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