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Architectural Styles

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AP Human Geography

Definition

Architectural styles are distinctive designs and methods used in constructing buildings that reflect the artistic and functional preferences of a particular time period, region, culture, or society. These styles encompass various elements such as materials used, structural forms, decorative details, and spatial arrangements.

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