4(21) 2012

Article	DECORATIVE PECULIARITIES OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITIONS OF THE EXTERIORS IN THE BUILDINGS OF BAKU OF THE END OF 19TH - BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURIES
Authors	Abdulrahimova T.R., Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Baku, Azerbaijan
Abstract	Decorative-artistic peculiarities of elements, their stylization, classification, as well as revelation of different styles that formed exterior decoration in Baku in the investigated period could be mentioned as important factors influenced on volume- compositional decisions in the public buildings. Erected in the investigated period public buildings particularly stand out for their architectural compositions and space-planning structures. One can notice that the local national elements combined in the appearance of these buildings with the elements of widely used here architectural styles, such as Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Empire, Art Nouveau, and others. Executed in stone decorative elements at the same time were enriched with the symbols and signs of various subjects. This article focuses on the architectural design of buildings’ entrances considered as one of the key design elements. Portals, porticos and other iconic architectural elements that create the beauty and significance of the typical building entrances are investigated as well. The entrance doors and other elements of buildings’ exterior are investigated particularly.
Keywords:	composition, decoration, entrance, arch, fronton, column
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