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Romanesque architecture is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches, sturdy pillars, large towers, and decorative arcading.

The Gothic architectural style is noted for its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, which allowed for higher ceilings and larger windows.

The Composite order is a combination of the Ionic and Corinthian orders. It features ornate capitals with volutes from the Ionic order and acanthus leaves from the Corinthian order.

Neoclassical architecture is a revival of classical architecture during the 18th and early 19th centuries, with an emphasis on simplicity, elegance, and symmetry.

The Tuscan order is a simplified variant of the Doric order, with unfluted columns and a simpler entablature with no decorations.

The Doric order is characterized by its heavy simplicity and lack of base in the columns. Columns have fluted shafts and a simple, rounded capital.

Byzantine architecture is known for its domed structures, elaborate mosaics, and Eastern influences, with the Hagia Sophia as a prime example.

Baroque architecture emphasizes grandeur, drama, and movement through ornate details, curved lines, and a rich interplay of light and shadow.

Egyptian architectural order is characterized by massive structures with sloping walls and a limited number of column types, including papyrus-shaped capitals.

Renaissance architecture focuses on symmetry, proportion, and geometry, drawing inspiration from the classical Roman and Greek orders with columns, pilasters, and semicircular arches.

The Ionic order is recognized by the scroll-shaped ornaments on the capital, a base at the bottom of the columns, and columns that are usually thinner than Doric.

The Mughal architectural style combines Indian architecture with Persian and Islamic influences, featuring structures with large bulbous domes, slender minarets, massive halls, and large gateways.

Palladian architecture is based on the principles of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, who emphasized classical Roman techniques, symmetry, and perspective. It became very influential in England.

Persian order includes large columned halls, often with double-headed animal capitals, and the use of gardens in design (charbagh).