Jefferson Memorial

Neoclassical American monument.

Overview

Jefferson Memorial, using marble, is a 1943 monument in Washington, D.C., USA.

Core Characteristics

• Classical columns, dome.
• Symmetrical, monumental design.
• Neoclassical aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Civic: Monument.
• Neoclassicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by John Russell Pope, honors Thomas Jefferson.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Dome (element), Neoclassicism (movement)