THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND GREAT AWAKENING CHARLES FINNEY AND RELIGIOUS REVIVAL
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The design of buildings was influenced by Native American culture
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Buildings had a greek and roman style
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Roman and Greek architecture strongly impacts the Neoclassical, Georgian Revival, Federal and Beaux-Arts styles. The use of the infrastructure concept was a long-standing symbol of two powerful peoples. The main features of Green architecture include Columns, friezes, pediments and proportional design.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roman architecture developed the use arches and vaults in architecture. While Roman architecture may not have invented the arch or the vault, they certainly perfected them. These architectural forms allowed Roman architects to create large roofed structures without a reliance on pillars.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Greeks tended to build small, simple structures, while the Romans favored large, ornate buildings. The Greeks used columns to support their roofs, while the Romans employed arches. Greek architecture is more graceful and fluid, while Roman architecture is more imposing and grandiose.
Detailed explanation-4: -Roman architects continued to follow the guidelines established by the classical orders the Greeks had first shaped: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Corinthian was particularly favoured and many Roman buildings, even into Late Antiquity, would have a particularly Greek look to them.