classical architecture

collocation in English

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classical
adjective
uk
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time, and considered to be of ...
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architecture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/us
/ˈɑːr.kə.tek.tʃɚ/
the art and practice of designing and ...
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Theclassicalarchitecturemight also have reassured a nineteenth-century viewer that the principles of good government were being enacted.
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We know that he had over forty books onclassicalarchitecturealone in his library.
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Classicalarchitectureis a material, constrained architecture; its character is static.
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The peculiar shape of the mitochondrion-like organelle presented here does suggest a mitochondrion lacking theclassicalarchitecture.
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His pictures portray mythological, fantastical figures alongclassicalarchitectureconstructions (often revealing an obsession with death) creating a strange, fantasy world.
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The building bears stylistic stamp ofclassicalarchitecture.
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He used arches, columns, and other elements ofclassicalarchitecturein his designs.
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It is noted for itsclassicalarchitecture, intimate setting with fans close to the floor, perpetually sold-out crowds, and deafening acoustics.
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The faade overlooking the street, the period ironwork and the central staircase are all examples ofclassicalarchitecture.
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The whole design mirrors proportions found inclassicalarchitecture, albeit in a distinctly 20th century structure.
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For instanceclassicalarchitecturerecurred and evolved over several millennia without being referred to as pastiche, though basic compositional elements recurred.
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Apart from the emotions they evoke, they also have a wealth ofclassicalarchitectureand ornate sculpture.
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Inclassicalarchitecturerustication is an architectural feature that contrasts in texture with the smoothly finished, squared-block masonry surfaces called "ashlar".
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Many of the designs are based onclassicalarchitecture, knowledge of which was an essential part of a designer's technical education.
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Chitham is the most recent architect to spell out extensively a more updated, modern, and refined version ofclassicalarchitecture.
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The entablature together with the system of classical columns is rarely found outside ofclassicalarchitecture.
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The buildings are two and three stories and utilize restrainedclassicalarchitectureto project an image of sophisticated elegance.
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The two styles that are often considered one body ofclassicalarchitecture.
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The two styles are often considered one body ofclassicalarchitecture.
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Inclassicalarchitecture, "ashlar" wall surfaces were contrasted with rustication.
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