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Is it odd that I'm drawn to the architecture of the dilapidated wooden homes? I've never seen it before - particularly the ornate pieces above the windows. Is t
by andy_adams 8y ago
Is it odd that I'm drawn to the architecture of the dilapidated wooden homes? I've never seen it before - particularly the ornate pieces above the windows. Is there a name to the style?
- nkurz 8y agoI'm not sure how specific you are being, but "izba" would be a good starting search term. This page has an overview: https://www.rbth.com/arts/2014/01/30/the_wonders_of_the_russian_izba_33697.html https://www.rbth.com/arts/2014/01/30/the_wonders_of_the_russ... And this one lists terms for some architectural features: https://www.slavorum.org/russian-wooden-house-izba-construction/ https://www.slavorum.org/russian-wooden-house-izba-construct...
- andy_adams 8y agoThank you!