Mannerism

Mannerism
The new style first popped up in Florence and Rome, then the rest of Italy and, eventually, all over Europe. Mannerism, a phrase coined in the 20th-century, is what happened artistically during the Late Renaissance (otherwise known as the years between Raphael's death and the beginning of the Baroque phase in 1600). Mannerism also represents Renaissance art going out, as they say, not with a bang but, rather, a (relative) whimper.

Flemish Paintings

Religious and political turmoil in the 1500s split the Low Countries into two nations with different social values. Flanders remained Catholic and royalist; Flemish artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck glorified the Church and monarchy with grand themes, lively compositions, and vivid colors. The United Netherlands, however, became a republic populated mainly by Calvinists. Dutch Protestants like Rembrandt conveyed morals and religious messages through concealed symbolism in landscapes, still lifes, and scenes of daily life.

Renaissance

Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. Against a backdrop of political stability and growing prosperity, the development of new technologies–including the printing press, a new system of astronomy and the discovery and exploration of new continents–was accompanied by a flowering of philosophy, literature and especially art. 

Temple of Heaven

 The Temple of Heaven is located in southern Beijing．It was first constructed in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Ming emperor Yongle. It is on a compound that has over 500 acres of land, and 600 chambers. I really want to visit someday. Walking across the compound would be amazing. i would buy many souvenirs.

Taj Mahal

• construction is marble.
• patron is Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
• He erected this mausoleum in the memory of his beloved wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal.
• He died in AH 1040 (AD 1630)

Taj Mahal is a really cool temple.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

The cathedral is considered to be one of the best of French Gothic architecture, well known, and largest in the world. 

The area the cathedral is in is called Notre Dame. That is how they named the church

I saw Notre Dame all the time when I lived in Paris and I climbed to the top of the cathedral.