The German Rundbogenstil and Reflections on the American Round-Arched Style
Kathleen M. Curran
This article investigates the German Rundbogenstil and its influence on American "round-arched style." A stylistic theoretical phenomenon of 19th century, held both a specific generic meaning: as contemporary building style term for historical round-arched architecture. In modern scholarship, has come to denote any with Romanesque or Italianate features designed by certain early mid-19th-century architects. general contextual analysis complex nature 19th-century styles "tendencies" in Germany helps define more precisely Rundbogenstil. Following examination major monuments Karlsruhe, Munich, Berlin, present paper outlines salient characteristics America hands central European emigrant architects New York two The fundamental change which underwent United States these groups warrants distinct label-the
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