Architectural Styles / Academic style, c. 1830–1920
Beaux-Arts
/boʊˈzɑːr/noun
From the École des Beaux-Arts, the Paris school of fine arts.
Definition
A monumental academic style combining classical forms, symmetrical planning, grand stairs, and abundant sculptural ornament.
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Structural & construction notes
Plans were arranged along strong axes with ceremonial sequences of space. Rusticated bases, paired columns, and sculpted cornices were common.
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