Tudor architecture is the architecture of the Tudor period, ie. the period when the Tudor dynasty ruled England and Wales. Architecture (in Greek αρχή = first and τέχνη = craftsmanship) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Allegory of the Tudor dynasty (detail), attributed to Lucas de Heere, ca 1572: left to right, Philip II of Spain, Mary, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth The Tudor period usually refers to the historical period between 1485 and 1558, especially in relation to the history of England. ... The Tudor dynasty or House of Tudor (Welsh Twdwr) is a series of five monarchs of Welsh origin who ruled England from 1485 until 1603. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English(100%), Welsh(20. ...

Although genuine Tudor architecture is limited to the UK, examples of "mock Tudor" may be found throughout the world. The original Tudor architecture was characterized as an amalgam of Late Gothic style formalized by more concern for regularity and symmetry, with round-headed or extremely flattened arches and some "Roman" classical detailing. Gothic architecture characterizes any of the styles of European architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, in use throughout Europe during the high and late medieval period, from the 12th century onwards. ... Simple arch bridge Close-up of a semi-circular arch in Barcelona, Spain. ... Romanesque St. ...

Phases of Tudor architecture

Tudor architecture attained its greatest development under King Henry VII of England, the first of the Tudor line. The Henry VII Lady Chapel which he erected at Westminster is a famous specimen of this style. The term is often applied to late Perpendicular (ie. late Gothic architecture. There are three phases of, or developments from, the Perpendicular: Henry VII (January 28, 1457 – April 21, 1509), King of England, Lord of Ireland (August 22, 1485 – April 21, 1509), was the founder of the Tudor dynasty and is generally acknowledged as one of Englands most successful kings. ... The Henry VII Lady Chapel is a large chapel at the far eastern end of Westminster Abbey. ... The Abbey at night, from Deans Yard. ... Gothic architecture characterizes any of the styles of European architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, in use throughout Europe during the high and late medieval period, from the 12th century onwards. ...

1. The Early Tudor, from the reign of Edward IV to that of Henry VII inclusive. Of this style there are no perfect buildings, and only few traces remaining. The Palace of Shene, built by Henry VII, has totally disappeared; but, according to the Survey of 1649, it abounded with bay windows of capricious design, with rectangular and semi-circular projections, and was adorned with many octagonal towers, surmounted with bulbous cupolas of the same plan, having their angles enriched with crockets.
2. Tudor, in vogue during the reign of Henry VIII. The plan of the larger mansions of this period was quadrangular, comprising an inner and base court, between which stood the gate house. On the side of the inner court facing the entrance were the great chamber, or room of assembly, the hall, the chapel, the gallery for amusements, on an upper story, running the whole length of the principal side of the quadrangle, and the summer and winter parlors. The materials were either brick or stone, sometimes both combined. Moulded brickwork and terracotta were also employed for decorative purposes. Among the more striking peculiarities were the gate houses, the numerous turrets and ornamental chimneys, the large and beautiful bay and oriel windows, hammer beam roofs, and paneled wainscoting round the apartments.
3. Late Tudor, or Elizabethan.