Lincoln Memorial

Neoclassical American monument.

Overview

Lincoln Memorial, using marble, is a 1922 monument in Washington, D.C., USA.

Core Characteristics

• Classical columns, pediment.
• Marble construction.
• Monumental symmetry.

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Henry Bacon, it symbolizes American democracy.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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

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