Pre-war
Encyclopedia
The term pre-war or prewar (antebellum) is usually applied to the most recent or significant war in a culture's history.
Antebellum is most often used to denote the period before the American Civil War
while pre-war typically refers to the period before WWII.
In real estate
the term refers to buildings from the (late) 1930s in the Functionalist
or Art Deco
styles.
Antebellum is most often used to denote the period before the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
while pre-war typically refers to the period before WWII.
In real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
the term refers to buildings from the (late) 1930s in the Functionalist
Functionalism (architecture)
Functionalism, in architecture, is the principle that architects should design a building based on the purpose of that building. This statement is less self-evident than it first appears, and is a matter of confusion and controversy within the profession, particularly in regard to modern...
or Art Deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
styles.
See also
- Belle ÉpoqueBelle ÉpoqueThe Belle Époque or La Belle Époque was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the era of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, it was a period characterised by optimism and new technological and medical...
- Post-warPost-warA post-war period or postwar period is the interval immediately following the ending of a war and enduring as long as war does not resume. A post-war period can become an interwar period or interbellum when a war between the same parties resumes at a later date...
- Interwar
- Antebellum
- Interbellum (disambiguation)Interbellum (disambiguation)The word interbellum refers to the period between wars. It may specifically refer to:* Interwar period, the period between the First and Second World War-See also:* Antebellum * Postbellum * Pre-war* Post-war...
- PostbellumPostbellumPostbellum may refer to:* Any post-war period or era* Reconstruction era of the United States, especially in the U.S. South* Jus post bellum in Just War Theory-See also:* Antebellum * Interbellum* Pre-war...