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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)