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Greek Revival

The Greek Revival was a style of classical architecture which became fashionable at the end of the 18th century. It rebelled against the fussy Palladian[?] style (after Andrea Palladio) which was based upon classical Italian styles and relied for its beauty on the form and proportions of ancient Greek temples.



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