Eclecticism in architecture combines elements from multiple historical styles without concern for period accuracy. It uses ideas from Greek, Roman, Gothic, Baroque, and Persian architectural styles, mixing pillars, arches, and other features in unconventional ways. While some saw eclecticism as innovative art, others rejected its unorthodox blending of different periods. Eclecticism is defined by its creative pairing of contrasting styles from various eras through the architect's imagination.

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4. These are the words that perfectly describe
Eclectic Architecture uses revamped ideas from
what eclecticism is. It was still recognized
almost all styles from architectural movement,
combining them to as it was both widely respected and
this time, form odd pieces of artworks.
rejected.
Such as classy pillars of greek order topped with
arch that is so baroque, or arches with gothic
keystones and persian pillars. The outrageous
pairing of contrasting styles of those era, is what
separated eclecticism to other movements even
more. It can be classy, luxurious, exotic. You choose.

5. BAROQUE ARCHES
PERSIAN PILLARS

6. GREEK ORDERS
VICTORIAN STYLE

15. “What’s most beautiful about
Eclecticism is that it can exist in
its most alien form, limited only
the bounds of our imagination,
utilizing what’s in the past to
make a worthwhile piece of art.”