Roman Revival
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Roman Revival is an architectural style that emulates the forms, motifs, and grandeur of ancient Roman architecture, including classical columns, arches, and temple-like facades.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural style
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historicist architecture ⓘ |
| aimsToConvey |
civic grandeur
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imperial authority ⓘ stability ⓘ |
| emulates |
Roman basilicas
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Roman baths NERFINISHED ⓘ Roman palaces ⓘ Roman temples ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
axial planning
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formal grandeur ⓘ monumental scale ⓘ symmetrical composition ⓘ temple-like facades ⓘ use of arcades ⓘ use of arches ⓘ use of barrel vaults ⓘ use of classical columns ⓘ use of classical orders ⓘ use of classical ornament ⓘ use of coffered ceilings ⓘ use of domes ⓘ use of entablatures ⓘ use of pediments ⓘ use of pilasters ⓘ use of rustication ⓘ use of triumphal-arch motifs ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | ancient Roman architecture ⓘ |
| periodOfPopularity |
19th century
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early 20th century ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Beaux-Arts architecture
NERFINISHED
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Greek Revival NERFINISHED ⓘ Neoclassical architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Renaissance Revival architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stylisticElement |
Corinthian columns
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Ionic columns ⓘ Tuscan columns ⓘ balustrades ⓘ classical cornices ⓘ colonnades ⓘ porticoes ⓘ round arches ⓘ segmental arches ⓘ |
| usedFor |
churches
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courthouses ⓘ government buildings ⓘ grand residences ⓘ institutional buildings ⓘ monuments ⓘ museums ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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