Neoclassical

18th–19th-century revival of classical architecture.

Overview

Neoclassical architecture (1750–1850) used marble and masonry for symmetrical, columned buildings inspired by antiquity.

Core Characteristics

• Classical orders and symmetry.
• Monumental civic buildings.
• Minimal ornamentation.

Notable Examples

• Panthéon (France, 1790, marble temple).
• White House (USA, 1800, neoclassical residence).

Architectural Connections

• Civic: Public buildings.
• European and North American: Regional prominence.
• Classicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Neoclassical architecture, led by Robert Adam, influenced Beaux-Arts.

Related Concepts & Architects

Thomas Jefferson (related architect), Classicism (theory), Column (element), Neo-Classicism (movement)