architecture of the Greek and Roman eras

A Modern Temple

Greek Revival in Christ Episcopal Church

Known as one of the best planned cities in the United States , Savannah is a showcase of the best of American art and architecture throughout the years , seen from the Savannah Historic District to the Victorian Historic District to the city 's many parks and squares . Looking around the city comes off as the perfect display of the many architectural styles that have become prevalent throughout American history . But , no other style has become noteworthy or characteristic of America during its most

crucial times than that of Greek revival architecture Popularized in the 1820s to the 1850s , this style used the many elements of Classical Greek architecture like Doric columns and friezes (Beney 1992 , 10 . Considered the national style , it was adopted in the United States as a symbol of the country 's patriotism and newfound democratic ideals as based on the Greek political system (Paradis 2008 online . And one of the earliest and most recognized buildings of this style found in the city of Savannah is the Christ Episcopal Church found along Bull Street in Johnson Square . For this , we shall discuss elements of Greek revival found in this building and discover its origins in ancient Greek architecture

The Christ Church sect , was founded in 1733 as the new colony was beginning establish themselves in the vast landscape of Georgia According to its website , the sect was supposed to serve as colony 's official ministry but originally did not...