eclectic

(adjective)

Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

Related Terms

  • vernacular architecture

Examples of eclectic in the following topics:

  • Mughal Dynasty

    • Mughal art is characterized as an eclectic style borrowing from the European Renaissance, Persian sources, and Indian traditions.
    • The Mughal artistic tradition is best characterized as an eclectic style, borrowing from the European Renaissance as well as Persian and Indian sources.
  • Art and Architecture of the Achaemenid Empire

    • The Achaemenid Empire was known for its eclectic style of art and architecture synthesized from many foreign influences between 550 and 330 BCE.
    • The quintessential characteristic of Persian art and architecture is its eclectic nature, combining elements of Median, Assyrian, and Asiatic Greek styles.
  • American Art Deco Architecture

    • Art Deco, which emerged in the 1920s and flourished in the 1930s - 1940s, is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials.
  • Art Nouveau

    • Art Nouveau in architecture and interior design eschewed the eclectic revival styles of the nineteenth century.
  • Domestic Architecture in Modern Africa

    • By the late 19th century, most buildings reflected the European preference for eclectic and mixed styles, taking from Mediterranean and northern European influence.
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