British neoclassical architecture
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
architectural style
|
| gptkbp:alumni |
ancient_Greek_architecture
ancient_Roman_architecture |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Enlightenment
Rationalism Civic pride |
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
columns
domes symmetry |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of power
symbol of democracy influence on public buildings influence on cultural institutions influence on museums influence on educational institutions influence on government buildings symbol of enlightenment ideals |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Great_Britain
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British neoclassical architecture
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_neoclassical_architecture
gptkb:European_neoclassical_architecture |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
classical architecture
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced urban planning
inspired modern architecture celebrated in architectural criticism contributed to architectural education preserved in historical sites |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:James_Wyatt
gptkb:The_British_Library gptkb:Robert_Adam gptkb:Bank_of_England gptkb:British_Museum gptkb:John_Soane gptkb:Somerset_House gptkb:The_National_Portrait_Gallery gptkb:William_Kent gptkb:The_Royal_Exchange gptkb:Thomas_Hardwick gptkb:St._George's_Hall The National Gallery The Old Bailey |
| gptkbp:style |
use of pilasters
use of balustrades use of classical orders use of pediments use of porticos use of decorative motifs use of domed roofs use of grand staircases |
| gptkbp:timePeriod |
18th century
19th century |