Smithsonian Arts and Industries

Historic museum in Washington, D.C.

Overview

Smithsonian Arts and Industries, using brick and iron, is an 1881 museum in Washington, D.C., USA.

Core Characteristics

• Polychromatic brickwork.
• Iron structural frame.
• Victorian design.

Architectural Connections

• Victorian: Historical focus.
• Cultural: Museum.
• Victorian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Adolf Cluss and Paul Schulze, it showcases early museum architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Frame (element), Victorian Architecture (movement)