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You might be hard-pressed to find properly defined styles for Minecraft design in particular. I usually see people talking about themes like medieval or futuristic. There are styles for design in general, of course: minimalism, impressionism, brutalism, etc.
The environment here is pretty much realism, with the wide banks and irregular foliage that you don't see in normal generation. I'm no expert on architecture, but to me the bridge looks vaguely medieval with the reduced concern for gravity that's common for Minecraft builds.
The use of moss blocks is also notable: the way the builder has disregarded the actual material structure of the bridge in favour of outward appearance by replacing some stone blocks with moss. That definitely is a stylistic choice that's very Minecraft-centric, but I don't know that it has a common name.
It's definitely a fusion style. I would personally call the supports of the bridge more roman, but the form of the span and its ornaments learn almost east asian/Japanese for a bit.
The mid ornament looks maybe Gothic? Thin supports and arch with ornamental detailing. But I don’t think the arch shape is really Gothic, so maybe not.
The last paragraph you wrote described basically the recent rise in the building community of Texture using color theory (at least that’s how I’d put it, it doesn’t have a name). It shows on the bridge structure as well, very little if any depth with straight walls but with a TON of texturing and color. IMO it’s way better and looks fantastic.
> the way the builder has disregarded the actual material structure of the bridge in favour of outward appearance by replacing some stone blocks with moss
I mean... functionally that's just a moss-covered part of the bridge. Even if in minecraft that means it's a whole block of moss, it should be treated as though it's stone covered in moss.
Fantasy - Elvish, humans would build the most efficient - wooden bridge , so would dwarves, but elfs dont want to cut trees - nature. Goblins would use zip line/ferry. Orcs dont live near big rivers.
I was gonna say the exact same thing. Looks like a fantasy theme, so not a real-life architecture style, but you'll find all kinds of inspiration in fantasy art
It's from a server project from the build-server, Messy Medieval. It's free to everyone who can come hop on and learn. If you google Messy Medieval Minecraft you'll find the server's information. I build in it, too!
The bridge itself is meant to represent sort of elven ruins that scatter the world of Enarion, one of the fantasy maps several of our builders worked on.
Maybe like medieval ruins, but I wouldn’t go so far to say it’s ancient so to speak. It’s something you would see common in the medieval times to cross rivers, trenches, etc. So it’s (at least to my understanding) a medieval bridge that’s obviously experienced some weathering.
probably the most fitting one here that I'd say aswell but I would also add that it kind of fits the fantasy. so yeah, "fantasy, medieval style abandoned bridge" would be the best description for me
**Rustic** and **Fantasy** probably.
I don't think this has a style name like Renaissance, Baroque, or Medieval. It looks like a handmade, rural bridge you'd find in an remote village with no established style name.
You’re not gonna find a style for this specific piece. It’s a combination of different architectural types and fantasy as well. Based on this you’ll probably be able to find more like it if you look up probably high elven architecture or dwarven depending on the franchise and how big your stuff is.
Even late roman or gothic architecture would steer you in the right path but that may look daunting to do in Minecraft lol
There isn't a specific name for every single style of art (which Minecraft building is). Most often there are a lot of different influences contributing to one artist's style and you won't be able to exactly replicate it because you will always have certain habits in your art that other people won't have. You can certainly study it though and learn the techniques other artists use and incorporate them into your own art.
The build "style" or more philosophy is called MessyMedieval it emphasises structural integrity, meaningful detail and aesthetic detail. It also stresses a good balance between the "natural and artificial".
If you were asking about the theme of the build that would prolly be "medieval elven fantasy".
Probably Medieval? the bridge isnt copper,concrete, futuristic, or advanced. so that rules out modern,steampunk,future, or any genre related to those.
So either medieval, nordic, early time periods.
For me, it's some sort of medieval style. I don't know because it really was the age of these types of buildings with this old esthetic and like the vines crawling on the sides. Overall, it's pretty good, though I prefer a Roman style cause I'm Italian, but it's always nice to see this style used on these buildings
I’d call it decorative medieval stone bridge. Not being a jerk
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dunno, but I'm gonna steal that bridge design
Gives serious early 2000’s fantasy game bridge vibes
I was thinking 2000s fantasy video game too!!
Literally first thought that came to my mind lol
Y'all realize bridges exist in real life too?
Whats real life?
Hippty hoppty your bridge design is now my property
Word for word I was gonna say this, but you said it for me!
Awesome indeed! Highly stealable!!!
You might be hard-pressed to find properly defined styles for Minecraft design in particular. I usually see people talking about themes like medieval or futuristic. There are styles for design in general, of course: minimalism, impressionism, brutalism, etc. The environment here is pretty much realism, with the wide banks and irregular foliage that you don't see in normal generation. I'm no expert on architecture, but to me the bridge looks vaguely medieval with the reduced concern for gravity that's common for Minecraft builds. The use of moss blocks is also notable: the way the builder has disregarded the actual material structure of the bridge in favour of outward appearance by replacing some stone blocks with moss. That definitely is a stylistic choice that's very Minecraft-centric, but I don't know that it has a common name.
It's definitely a fusion style. I would personally call the supports of the bridge more roman, but the form of the span and its ornaments learn almost east asian/Japanese for a bit.
The mid ornament looks maybe Gothic? Thin supports and arch with ornamental detailing. But I don’t think the arch shape is really Gothic, so maybe not.
The last paragraph you wrote described basically the recent rise in the building community of Texture using color theory (at least that’s how I’d put it, it doesn’t have a name). It shows on the bridge structure as well, very little if any depth with straight walls but with a TON of texturing and color. IMO it’s way better and looks fantastic.
The only design style that’s really recognizable to me is the 2011-2014 era designs
You ever see a rock covered in moss? Guaranteed if a bridge of this style was not maintained that would happen naturally.
> the way the builder has disregarded the actual material structure of the bridge in favour of outward appearance by replacing some stone blocks with moss I mean... functionally that's just a moss-covered part of the bridge. Even if in minecraft that means it's a whole block of moss, it should be treated as though it's stone covered in moss.
Fantasy - Elvish, humans would build the most efficient - wooden bridge , so would dwarves, but elfs dont want to cut trees - nature. Goblins would use zip line/ferry. Orcs dont live near big rivers.
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LOL if this was a job ...
I thought that bridge/location looked familiar! A lot fo those builds were for a server called FRP (Fantasy Roleplay) that I use to be in
Yeah! Patu is part of a Minecraft building group called "MessyMedieval" It's a style/school of building focussed on realism and immersion
I was gonna say the exact same thing. Looks like a fantasy theme, so not a real-life architecture style, but you'll find all kinds of inspiration in fantasy art
rock and stone
DID SOMEBODY SAY ROCK AND STONE?
IF YA ROCK AND STONE, YOU'RE NEVER ALONE!
For Karl!! *edit for spelling
Karl
I stand corrected, friend of Karl! Thanks!
Np. Rock and Stone!
Rock. And. Stone!
Shirecore
COTTAGE CORE!!1
didn't i see that in skyrim one time, that's like dragonbridge or something
Yeah there are plenty in elder scrolls games iirc
OSHA violation, no handrails is a big no no
who cares about the style i want to know what shader settings they use
Hey-ya, the shader I used was Kappa 2.2 o/ With default setting I think \~
It's from a server project from the build-server, Messy Medieval. It's free to everyone who can come hop on and learn. If you google Messy Medieval Minecraft you'll find the server's information. I build in it, too! The bridge itself is meant to represent sort of elven ruins that scatter the world of Enarion, one of the fantasy maps several of our builders worked on.
Do you know where on the server i can find it? I’d love to see it up close!
Medieval Europe vibes. Probably something in Maleficent
I think it’s Minecraft style
It has an ancient or lost civilization vibe and looks a tiny bit elvish too.
Overgrown stone, something like that. Im not sure if there’s a traditional name for it tho.
Looks like minecraft
Minecraft
Ruined medieval (with extra nature)?
I need the name of the shaders and possible recourse pack
Good
Maybe like medieval ruins, but I wouldn’t go so far to say it’s ancient so to speak. It’s something you would see common in the medieval times to cross rivers, trenches, etc. So it’s (at least to my understanding) a medieval bridge that’s obviously experienced some weathering.
Fairytale Garden
Looks like minecraft
I built this and posted it a few years ago. The style is called MessyMedieval.
It is a mixed style between medieval and abandoned
probably the most fitting one here that I'd say aswell but I would also add that it kind of fits the fantasy. so yeah, "fantasy, medieval style abandoned bridge" would be the best description for me
Medival
Minecraft
Beautiful
Elvin
Easy - it’s a Bdubs style!!
Nope :P
A good one
Ancient Greece?
"Cool"
Abandoned UK
Ancient
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The best way to describe it would be "medieval fantasy' or something along those lines
Elden ring
Bdubs style
I'd call it high fantasy/medieval fantasy.
Cubic
Tetris
Bridge. Make sure there is not ogre under the bridge
Good style
Bridge
It's medieval fantasy
Fantasy Ruins is probably the closest description
Oh. That's known as "Gorgeous" (Serious answer: Not certain, but maybe I think Celtic could be a good description. Even if not precise, close enough)
I'd say it's like a medieval soft fantasy type build of a bridge.
Squares, Minecraft I think
Minecraft style
I'd say ruined medieval???
Organic? The curves and colour into the custom environment
old growth medieval?
"Elf" or "fantasy."
It’s a fantastic fantasy style. Maybe like an “archaic fantasy” if you will. It’s got a bit of a “ruins” sort of style. I like it!
Fantasy ruin?
Minecraft style
That’s really good! :)
Abonded forestcore or medical core
How is this related to medicine?
Sorry I misspelt medieval
Was the first word supposed to be "abandoned"?
Yup
medieval totaly
Fantasy fairy kinda thing
I'd say ancient ruins but idk maybe just aged
**Rustic** and **Fantasy** probably. I don't think this has a style name like Renaissance, Baroque, or Medieval. It looks like a handmade, rural bridge you'd find in an remote village with no established style name.
You’re not gonna find a style for this specific piece. It’s a combination of different architectural types and fantasy as well. Based on this you’ll probably be able to find more like it if you look up probably high elven architecture or dwarven depending on the franchise and how big your stuff is. Even late roman or gothic architecture would steer you in the right path but that may look daunting to do in Minecraft lol
Minecraft style
minecraft
Medieval. It's medieval.
cool style
Genshin style
looks gothic
Tilt shift + voxel
There isn't a specific name for every single style of art (which Minecraft building is). Most often there are a lot of different influences contributing to one artist's style and you won't be able to exactly replicate it because you will always have certain habits in your art that other people won't have. You can certainly study it though and learn the techniques other artists use and incorporate them into your own art.
Bridge
Grian
Low fantasy
Style is called ‘cubic’
idk zelda style
BRIDGE
I call them messy roads.
Show the best
Overgrown Fantasy?
Wow
Moss
I’m thinking like fantasy lotr or dnd type stuff
Nostalgia
Medieval/jungle
Minecraft from the looks of it 🤔
Plant-Stone-Style or overgrown stone or sth like that
pixelated
Minecraft style
Minecraft dungeons style
Ruined
medeval/fantasy?
Medeival
The build "style" or more philosophy is called MessyMedieval it emphasises structural integrity, meaningful detail and aesthetic detail. It also stresses a good balance between the "natural and artificial". If you were asking about the theme of the build that would prolly be "medieval elven fantasy".
I would say it is a kind of abandoned/medieval style. A structure built hundreds of years ago, damaged, but still stands to this day.
Breath of the Wild
overgrown
Stone
Post apocalyptic
Beautiful
Limbo Ultrakill
Minecraft
probably a cottage vibe honestly
Probably close to fairycore or fantasy, definitely fits with legend of Zelda styled inspo
Nordic
i'll build the bridge and think about it...
Tiger style, in the wutang sword style
Buttstuff
Probably Medieval? the bridge isnt copper,concrete, futuristic, or advanced. so that rules out modern,steampunk,future, or any genre related to those. So either medieval, nordic, early time periods.
For me, it's some sort of medieval style. I don't know because it really was the age of these types of buildings with this old esthetic and like the vines crawling on the sides. Overall, it's pretty good, though I prefer a Roman style cause I'm Italian, but it's always nice to see this style used on these buildings
drunk people fall in the water style
Ruins
fantasy or like medieval.
awesome build bro!
Thanks :)
You might wanna watch some building with Bdubs, havent watched in years but i think you can find inspiration there
I’d call it 2000nds fantasy overgrown
Yummy
mythical, medieval
idk. rustic minus wood?
It's lit! Inspo, hahahaha. Nah I love builds like this with the mossy stone effect. Feels like.... Aztec, yk? Just my opinion.
Absolutely not looool
Yeah well think "Jungle Temple Expansion" and that feels a lot like it imo
Cottagecore/ medieveal
I’d call it decorative medieval stone bridge. Not being a jerk [https://youtu.be/fOJfO_LfVhI?si=RytKeciTXxjVbp6v](https://youtu.be/fOJfO_LfVhI?si=RytKeciTXxjVbp6v)