Neo-Classical

Classical revival architecture.

Overview

Neo-Classical architecture (1750–1850) used stone and marble, reviving Greek/Roman forms in Europe and America.

Core Characteristics

• Columns, pediments, symmetry.
• Simple, grand facades.
• Classical orders.

Notable Examples

• U.S. Capitol (USA, 1866).
• Panthéon (Paris, 1790).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 18th–19th century.
• Civic: Government buildings.
• Neoclassicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Symbolized democracy and order.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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

Directory

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