The Roman Empire is often credited as one of the most influential periods in Western history, and perhaps nothing proves this lasting legacy quite like Roman architecture. Inspired by classical ...

The move for American Independence was greatly influenced by ancient Greece, particularly philosophy from the time.

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh. ROME — For centuries, historians and ...

The Politics of Architecture and Federal Buildings. ... June 27) that the early years of the U.S. produced some of our finest federal buildings, most in the Greco-Roman classical style.

Classical architecture harks back to Greco-Roman building traditions—and has a stubborn association with political power. Classical architecture harks back to Greco-Roman ... Roman-inspired ...

Strictly speaking, Baroque architecture refers to an opulent architectural style born in Italy in the late 16th century. “It’s a very broad term used for European architecture of the 17th and ...