Ancient Origins of the Constitution Most of the public buildings and monuments in Washington D.C., and state capitals are built in the classical style. This architectural tradition symbolized our nation’s indebtedness to the world of ancient Greece and Rome, especially in their ideas of government. (Pg.13 We the People)
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Ancient Origins of the Constitution
Most of the public buildings and monuments in Washington D.C., and state capitals are built in the classical style. This architectural tradition symbolized our nation’s indebtedness to the world of ancient Greece and Rome, especially in their ideas of government.
(Pg.13 We the People)
Egyptian Pyramids
What is the symbolism in the pyramid? Connections?
Los Angeles City Hall and Other Government Buildings and reverse of the Great Seal of the United States.
Egyptian Obelisk The Washington Memorial
What is the symbolism in the obelisk? Connections?
The Washington Sculpture
What is the symbolism in the George Washington Sculpture? Connections?
The Sun God Helios AND The Colossus of Rhodes
The Statue of Liberty
What is the symbolism in the Statue of Liberty? Connections?
The Roman Pantheon
The Pantheon literally means “all the gods” it is a temple to all of the gods. Connections?
The Jefferson Memorial
The Greek Acropolis and Parthenon The Lincoln Memorial
What is the symbolism in the Lincoln Memorial? Connections?
The Roman Fasces The Lincoln Memorial
What is the symbolism in the Lincoln Statue? Connections?