Learn about the origins of classical architecture, and discover its influence on today's styles. Reviews its major characteristics as well.

Image archive features some of the central works of the Federalist, Idealist, Rationalist and Greek Revival schools of Neoclassical architecture.

Tour the many varied buildings of the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893. Courtesy of the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Image archive includes a number of buildings in the Neoclassical style, both in the United States and Europe.

Encyclopedia entry offers a concise introduction to the Empire Style of architecture and design. Includes a range of related links.

Encyclopedia entry introduces the defining characteristics and major monuments of Neoclassical architecture. Includes photos and related links.

Before exploring Neoclassical architecture, consult this concise definition of the term. Courtesy of the University of Georgia.

Read the complete text of the original catalog introducing the architecture and art of the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893.