eclectic

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.