New Age: When Old Styles Get a Fresh Start

New Age on Macklowe Art & Architecture isn’t about incense — it’s about renewal. This tag collects stories where historic architecture, revival movements, and modern design meet. Want to see how a Roman arch influences a sleek office lobby, or how minimalism borrows from classical balance? You’ll find clear, useful reads here.

Each article under this tag connects past and present. You’ll get straightforward histories (think Renaissance, Byzantine, or Georgian), practical design advice (how to bring Craftsman or Rococo touches into a modern home), and real-world preservation tips for Beaux-Arts and other heritage buildings. There are also pieces on broader trends: functionalism in society, postmodern playfulness, and why revivalism keeps coming back.

What this tag covers

Expect three types of content that help you use history in real life:

• History made practical — readable overviews of styles like Romanesque, Gothic Revival, and Greek Revival so you can spot key features on the street.

• Design and renovation tips — hands-on ideas for mixing old and new without overdoing it, from color choices to rooflines and interior details.

• Preservation and travel — simple guides to caring for historic buildings and where to find hidden architectural gems when you travel.

If you’re a homeowner, designer, student, or traveler, these pieces are built to be useful. Want a quick win? Read a short style guide before starting a room makeover. Planning a city trip? Pick an article on hidden Roman sites or Baroque highlights to map a smarter walking route.

How to use these articles

Start with what you need: history for context, how-to for projects, or travel tips for exploring. Use tags within each article to jump from Renaissance palaces to modern minimalism or revivalism. Compare features across entries: spot the same column style in a Greek Revival house and a Beaux-Arts public building to understand how architects reused ideas.

Want clear next steps? Bookmark a couple of practical posts — like restoration basics or beginner minimalism tips — and keep a running list of elements you like (columns, facades, decorative motifs). When you visit an old neighborhood, try naming the style you see; that small habit sharpens taste fast.

New Age here means remixing the past so buildings and interiors feel relevant today. Read with a purpose: learn one feature per article, try one quick design change, and share what you liked. That’s how old ideas become new again.