Eclecticism in architecture

• abstract: Eclecticism is an eighteenth- and nineteenth-century architectural style in which a single piece of work incorporates a mixture of elements from previous historical styles to create something that is new and original. In Architecture and Interior Design, these elements may include structural features, furniture, decorative motives, distinct historical ornament, traditional cultural motifs or styles from other countries, with the mixture usually chosen based on its suitability to the project and overall aesthetic value.

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