Greek Revival

Revival of Greek classical architecture.

Overview

Greek Revival architecture, using stone and marble, features Doric and Ionic columns, prominent in 19th-century Europe and Americas.

Core Characteristics

• Greek columns, pediments.
• Symmetrical, monumental.
• 19th-century prevalence.

Notable Examples

• British Museum (UK, 1847, Robert Smirke).
• Second Bank of the USA (USA, 1824, Greek Revival).

Architectural Connections

• Neo-Classical: Classical focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Neo-Classicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Robert Smirke, it evokes Greek ideals.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Proportion (theory), Column (element), Classical Architecture (movement)