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Eclecticism
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Definition
An approach to design that freely combines elements from multiple styles, periods, and cultures without adhering to a single coherent style. Eclecticism is common in Victorian and Romantic architecture.
Example
Victorian estates like Peckover House in Cambridgeshire (19th century) combine Gothic, Renaissance, and contemporary elements in a single composition.