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Egypt, Rome, Sumer, Khmer, Majabahit, Tang, Mauryan, you name it.
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I never really liked that kind of stuff, it just looks cheap and fake to me. I prefer stuff like this, since its using eclectic historic influences to create something new rather than just copying old structures.
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looks meh.
Khajurao = Konarak>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>temples like these.
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This one's pretty cool. It's based on earlier north Indian architecture but still looks unique.
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Is that Aztec art deco?
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Yeah, it's 'Mayan Revival' Art Deco, but there are usually influences from throughout Mesoamerica and the Andes.
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these are based, but I think they'd only work in America
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Yeah, it was meant as a sort of uniquely (pan-)American style. It would be out of place in Europe.
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Indian architecture is easily my favourite.
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The way they do their arches and pillars tickles my pickle
The decorations too
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