neoclassical architecture
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Neoclassical Architecture, Greek and Roman influence with a Modern twistTRANSCRIPT
NeoclassicalNeoclassicalArchitectureArchitecture
Greek and Roman influence Greek and Roman influence with a Modern twistwith a Modern twist
Example of ClassicalExample of Classical
Post and Post and LintelLintel
No windows No windows or modern or modern amenities. amenities.
Sloped or Sloped or Gabled roof Gabled roof topstops
Classical ArchitectureClassical Architecture
Classical Arch Classical Arch
Neoclassical with Ionic Capitals on Neoclassical with Ionic Capitals on the colonnade. the colonnade.
Neoclassical Neoclassical
The arch, over two The arch, over two columns became columns became very popular. very popular.
Look for the Capital, and the base.Look for the Capital, and the base.
Ionic Capitals on the WhitehouseIonic Capitals on the Whitehouse
Characteristics of NeoclassicalCharacteristics of Neoclassical
Large/Imposing sizeLarge/Imposing size Made to Made to show wealth and powershow wealth and power Stately look Stately look Sets back from the road away from Sets back from the road away from
common places.common places.
Uses pattern to show Balance (one of Uses pattern to show Balance (one of the three Greek valuesthe three Greek values). ).
Do you see the Columns?Do you see the Columns?
On the Inside as well…On the Inside as well…
Notice the Ionic Notice the Ionic capital order capital order close up. close up.
Imagine carving Imagine carving several of these several of these in exactly the in exactly the same shape and same shape and size. size.
Are there modern Are there modern buildings you buildings you you’ve seen this you’ve seen this used on?used on?
Rounded classical ArchRounded classical Arch
The round arch The round arch came before the came before the pointed.pointed.
Older styleOlder style
Roman Roman architecture used architecture used this this PATTERNPATTERN frequentlyfrequently. .
Notice the Notice the RowsRows on on windows that windows that almost imitate columnsalmost imitate columns??
The arch evolved to the Pointed The arch evolved to the Pointed Arch (using concrete). Arch (using concrete).
Neoclassical approach to the arch, Neoclassical approach to the arch, by adding the Point.by adding the Point.
Flying Flying ButressesButresses
Pointed ArchPointed Arch
ColumnsColumns
Gothic is Gothic is example of example of Neoclassical Neoclassical ArchitecureArchitecure
Modern arch Modern arch became more: became more:
Detailed, Detailed, intricate,intricate,
And OrganicAnd Organic
Was intended on Was intended on looking like a looking like a forest. forest.