HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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The Twin Towers
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The white house
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A bucket made out of plastic
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Creeper craters
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Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps the single greatest example of these architectural styles is the United States Capitol Building, for which construction began in 1793. Thomas Jefferson wanted Congress housed in a replica of an ancient Roman temple.
Detailed explanation-2: -Palladian is a style of architecture inspired by the works of Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). Palladio was heavily influenced by the classical forms of Ancient Greece and Rome. What is recognized as Palladian architecture today is actually an evolution of his work.
Detailed explanation-3: -Greek Revival architecture was preceded by the neoclassical Federal Style of which The White House (built in 1792-1800) is a prime example, featuring details inspired by classical Greek Ionic architecture.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Pantheon is a prime example. This article will highlight three examples of the influences Greek and Roman architecture on Washington, D.C., buildings.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. Union Station Washington D.C. Place Vendôme. The Robert Street Bridge, Minnesota. White House. The Jefferson Memorial. Federal Hall-New York City. More items •24-May-2018