Architecture and Design of the Building

Neoclassical: 95%

• Symmetrical shape
• Use of columns, reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture
• Triangular pediment

Beaux-Arts: 85%

• Richly decorated surfaces
• Grandiosity and elaborate details
• Statuary, friezes, and balustrades

Styles and Influences

Neoclassical Architecture

• Influence from classical Greek and Roman buildings
• Examples include the Pantheon in Paris, the White House in Washington, D.C.

Beaux-Arts Architecture

• Originated from the École des Beaux-Arts in France
• Examples include Grand Palais in Paris, New York Public Library