Why is the Architect in Washington DC similer to the Architect in Ancient Rome, for example the White House, Lincoln Memorial plus alot more buildings
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They're not exactly Roman in style. but you're not far off at all in your observation. Most of the architecture found in Washington D.C. is in the Neoclassical style, specifically American Neoclassicism, and later Beaux Arts style. This architectural style is largely based on the notion that buildings should return to basic and pure forms found in Roman and Greek architecture, so many of the elements: Columns, elements in the facade, plan dispositions, etc. follow these precepts. You can find more information here: http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761573932/neo-classical_style.html http://www.greatbuildings.com/places/dc.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoclassical_architecture
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You should be using the term "architecture," not "architect." What is your native language? An architect is a person who designs buildings.
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