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Monticello, 1797
Neoclassic design was brought to the United States in part by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. His home, Monticello, is an excellent example of the Neoclassic style. Architectural historian Fiske Kimball called Jefferson the father of our national architecture. If you are unfamiliar with Jefferson and Monticello, please spend a few minutes reading this page:
https://www.americanheritage.com/node/132675
Perhaps you would like to view this site as well:
As Secretary of State, Jefferson was responsible for the design of the Federal City in Washington, D.C. Working with Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, Jefferson helped to lay out the city and had a voice in selecting the plans of many of the first government buildings in America. Jefferson used this opportunity to "improve the taste of his countrymen" by "presenting them models for their study and imitation." When he was selected to plan the Virginia State Capitol, for instance, he wrote that it was "a favorable opportunity of introducing into the state an example of architecture in the classic style of antiquity."
—Retrieved from: https://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/architec...
In a similar fashion, Late Neoclassic design, and particularly that of Greek Revival, is seen in the design of the U.S. Capitol and even the White House.
In this essay, you are to explain the significance of Greek Revival design to the citizens of the Unites States during that era. Make sure to address as a minimum the political, social, and cultural underpinnings that are reflected in and by this style. This is a good place to begin your research: https://www.aoc.gov/history-us-capitol-building
Length: Not counting images or any kind of cover page, your paper should be three fairly full pages of text. For your reference, a double-spaced page, in Times New Roman 12-point font, is approximately 300 words. You have some flexibility on the formatting, but use the word count if you are in doubt.
Grading is as follows. Please review for further information.
50 percent: Content
10 percent: Structure
10 percent: Mechanics
10 percent: Grammar
10 percent: Citations and APA Style
10 percent: Followed Directions
The attached rubric illustrates how all essays will be reviewed.
Purpose
To connect the political, social, and cultural aspects of the United States in the mid-1800s with the Greek Revival style of design for federal buildings.
Tools
Word-processing software, such as Microsoft Word