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[[File:87 Temple Qidra Sikafor.jpg|thumb|An old Qidranian temple in Sikafor, an example of [[Places of worship|religious architecture]] in Kalderesh]] | |||
Kalderani architecture has an overall sense of '''verticality''': towers and spires loom upward from otherwise comparatively squat base structures. It is also very '''colourful and decorative''': buildings and towers are painted in pastel colours. The exteriors are further decorated with '''frescoes''' or covered in stylized script, known as '''prinwork''', describing historical matters and expressing identity. Settlements are laid out in a '''rigid fashion'''. In cities, gardens, parks, and statues abound. | Kalderani architecture has an overall sense of '''verticality''': towers and spires loom upward from otherwise comparatively squat base structures. It is also very '''colourful and decorative''': buildings and towers are painted in pastel colours. The exteriors are further decorated with '''frescoes''' or covered in stylized script, known as '''prinwork''', describing historical matters and expressing identity. Settlements are laid out in a '''rigid fashion'''. In cities, gardens, parks, and statues abound. | ||
Certain similarities exist between the architectural styles of Kalderesh and Malanthea, which is not surprising given their entangled histories. The skylines of the cities in both nations project towers and spires reaching up from solid fortifications, often surrounded by strong walls. They differ greatly, however, in their approach to adornment of buildings and the nature of visual motifs which stylize their settlements. The table below allows for a detailed comparison. | Certain similarities exist between the architectural styles of Kalderesh and Malanthea, which is not surprising given their entangled histories. The skylines of the cities in both nations project towers and spires reaching up from solid fortifications, often surrounded by strong walls. They differ greatly, however, in their approach to adornment of buildings and the nature of visual motifs which stylize their settlements. The table below allows for a detailed comparison. | ||
'''Table: Comparison between Kalderani and Malanthean architectural elements''' | '''Table: Comparison between Kalderani and Malanthean architectural elements''' | ||
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! building adornment | ! building adornment | ||
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| Kalderesh | | [[Kalderesh]] | ||
| Symbols of the Seven + geometric patterns | | Symbols of the [[The Seven|Seven]] + geometric patterns | ||
| Subdued pastels and soft shades + monochrome shades | | Subdued pastels and soft shades + monochrome shades | ||
| Frescoes and painted plasters + prinwork + statues | | Frescoes and painted plasters + prinwork + statues | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Malanthea | | [[Malanthea]] | ||
| Facial crests of rulers + noble heraldry + family heraldry + symbols of the Seven | | Facial crests of rulers + noble heraldry + family heraldry + symbols of the Seven | ||
| Bright but complementary colors | | Bright but complementary colors | ||
| Huge flags & unfurrled banners + solid blocks of colour + religious symbolism | | Huge flags & unfurrled banners + solid blocks of colour + religious symbolism | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[File:107 queens palace.jpg|center|800px|The Queen’s Palace in Camfor is regarded as the most splendid building in Kalderesh. The uppermost floor contains the famous Seven Temples]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 19 March 2022
Kalderani architecture has an overall sense of verticality: towers and spires loom upward from otherwise comparatively squat base structures. It is also very colourful and decorative: buildings and towers are painted in pastel colours. The exteriors are further decorated with frescoes or covered in stylized script, known as prinwork, describing historical matters and expressing identity. Settlements are laid out in a rigid fashion. In cities, gardens, parks, and statues abound.
Certain similarities exist between the architectural styles of Kalderesh and Malanthea, which is not surprising given their entangled histories. The skylines of the cities in both nations project towers and spires reaching up from solid fortifications, often surrounded by strong walls. They differ greatly, however, in their approach to adornment of buildings and the nature of visual motifs which stylize their settlements. The table below allows for a detailed comparison.
Table: Comparison between Kalderani and Malanthean architectural elements
| nation | visual motifs | colour scheme | building adornment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalderesh | Symbols of the Seven + geometric patterns | Subdued pastels and soft shades + monochrome shades | Frescoes and painted plasters + prinwork + statues |
| Malanthea | Facial crests of rulers + noble heraldry + family heraldry + symbols of the Seven | Bright but complementary colors | Huge flags & unfurrled banners + solid blocks of colour + religious symbolism |
