Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry. The buildings themselves are typically ...

C‑SPAN's original series looks into the history, art, and architecture that has enriched the United States Capitol. The Capitol History Project special series looks into the history, art and ...

But as a historian of ancient Roman architecture ... United States. From 1856 to 1866 the architect Thomas U. Walter substantially expanded and reconcieved the building. His vision of the Capitol ...

The United States Capitol was built ... absent the whims of dictators. The Capitol is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, deriving elements and architectural characteristics from the ...