Neoclassical

Architecture
Marta Nieborak

Origin

Neoclassicism is the name given to Western

movements in the decorative and architectural
aspect that draw inspiration from the "classical" art
and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.

It was created during the neoclassical movement in the

mid-18th century.

It was part of a desire to bring back the original arts of

Rome and Greek.

Characteristics

Symmetrical Shape

Balance

Tall columns that rise as high as the building

Triangular pediment
(A pediment is a low-pitched triangular gable)

The roof was commonly domed but met in the

middle in a sort of triagular shape.

White House,
Capitol Hill, Washington D.C
William Thornton
Pantheon.
Latin Quarter, Paris
Jacques Germain Soufflot

Fun Fact

The columns in these building appear to be the same size

from bottom to top.

However, the top is slightly tapered, meaning the column

gets narrower towards the top.

It acts as an optical illusion and helps support the

building better.

In some buildings its more noticeable but it usually isn't

noticeable

No noticeable
difference from top to
bottom.

Slightly more noticeable

difference from top to
bottom