Empire

Empire - (from the French empire - empire) style of architecture and art of the first three decades of the XIX century, the final evolution of classicism.

Empire style originated in the interior, architecture and art at the beginning of the XIX century, during the time of Napoleon's empire. From the French Empire style spread quickly throughout Europe - the noble and wealthy person would not keep up with the Parisian fashion nothing.

Parade, solemn, monumental style that mimics the chic and luxury of the Roman Empire. First of all, imitation is reflected in the antique furniture of the rooms on the way.

Empire is more static, pomp, splendor and pomp

Luxury in the Empire style always comes to the fore, sometimes even at the expense of convenience.

Empire style of architecture implies wide rectangular windows letting in lots of light. The illusion of additional lighting in the Empire style create a mirror in thin, almost imperceptible frames.

Characteristic features of the Empire: -Using an order sistemyKolonn. - The presence of porticos,colonnades, loggias,galleries. - Strict symmetry and composition.

Russian Empire - style architecture, the final evolution of Russian classicism!