Neoclassical styles in buildings during the late 18th century

 

 

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), was one of the authors of the American Declaration of Independence and third
President of the United States. He was also a Neoclassical architect. He designed his home, Monticello, as
well as the state legistature of Virginia, and some of the foundational buildings of the University of Virginia.
The Neoclassical style was popular in the British American colonies in the late 18th century, in the years just
preceeding and after the establishment of an independent America.
Why do you think that Jefferson and other American architects at this time chose to build in the Neoclassical
style? Is it relevant that Jefferson chose this style for a government building and a university building?
Use the images in the attachments, and refer to at least one reading listed below and in the attachment. You
should think about the cultural meaning and contexts for Neoclassicism, as well as the political and intellectual
associations it has.
Readings:
https://smarthistory.org/jefferson-monticello/
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/grtr/hd_grtr.htm

 

 

 

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