Neoclassical

Neoclassical architecture is a style of architecture that is inspired by classical architecture of Greece and Rome. Neoclassical style often uses architectural design used in Georgian, Greek Revival, and Federal style architecture. The Neoclassical style uses the design principles of architectural design by the Italian Andrea Palladio. Also, this style is commenly associated with Thomas Jefferson and Monticello.

Features

 * Symmetrical shape
 * Tall columns that rise the full height of the building
 * Triangular pediment
 * Domed roof

History
Neoclassical architecture is the rebirth of the classical Greek and Roman architecture. In the early 1500s, Andre Palladio reintroduced the world to Classical architecture with some new elements. Neoclassical architecture first got its footing in Europe in the 1500s and remained in high popularity until the mid 1800s. In the United States, Neoclassical construction became popular in the 1800s and remained a fashionable style until the 1920s. The United States employed this style of architecture in many of their government buildings as well as in smaller private homes. Like its cousins (Georgian, Greek Revival, and Federal) this style remains a well-liked style in more formal buildings. It is not uncommon to see a Neoclassical building being utilized as a bank or federal building, and may also be used as a library or bath house (though the later is a rarity).

Several buildings in the United States are still being used today. One of the most notable of all these buildings is the White House. The U.S Supreme court and the United States Capitol are also constructed using the principles of Neoclassical architecture. One building that may be less notable in this style is the Statue of Liberty.

Architects
Notable architects associated with this style include:
 * Andre Palladio
 * Carl Scheppig
 * Sir William Chambers
 * Carl Ludvig Engel
 * Edwin Lutyens
 * Boris Velikovsky
 * Marian Peretyatkovich
 * Hans Conrad Stadler
 * James Wyatt