Often constructed with high-quality stone, featuring raised first stories and grand entrances.
Notable examples include the Paris Opéra and the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. beaux arts
Elaborate ornamentation including statues, figures, and bas-reliefs embedded in facades. Often constructed with high-quality stone
Beaux-Arts (meaning "Fine Arts" in French) was the dominant architectural language for major public buildings in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It is characterized by: beaux arts
Profuse use of Greco-Roman elements such as columns, pediments, and balustrades.
Buildings typically feature symmetrical plans with rooms arranged along a central axis.
" Beaux Arts " is also the name of a small, nearly fully developed residential town in King County, Washington.