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national style

As America was developing its own style they looked to Greek Architecture for inspiration. This new and uncertain nation want to create structure that would create an image of strength and power, just as Greece had been. Public building and some personal residences reflected this National style. Creating a national style is creating a story, through architecture, that the country wants to be retold. Creating a general feel that carries over from one building and space to the next. I think today’s national style is much less consistent than it was during the Greek revival. Although many of our public buildings, especially government buildings, still reflect this Grecian style. But overall all there is more variety seen in our nation’s public buildings. Our national style is many different styles.    


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