Notable examples include the Paris Opéra and the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
Buildings typically feature symmetrical plans with rooms arranged along a central axis. beaux arts
Elaborate ornamentation including statues, figures, and bas-reliefs embedded in facades. Notable examples include the Paris Opéra and the
Profuse use of Greco-Roman elements such as columns, pediments, and balustrades. beaux arts
Often constructed with high-quality stone, featuring raised first stories and grand entrances.