The Hartford , Ct State Capital Building
by MaryLee Parker
Title
The Hartford , Ct State Capital Building
Artist
MaryLee Parker
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Photograph - Photographs
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The capitol building in Hartford was designed in the High Victorian Gothic and Second Empire styles popular at the time of its fabrication. High Victorian Gothic refers to inspiration taken from medieval architecture and includes elements from Egyptian, English, Italian, and French arrangement. The name itself comes from the use of decorative wood paneling around doors and windows. The most identifiable feature of High Gothic design is the pointed arch. Arches modeled towers of fortresses which demonstrated power. Second Empire design has its root in France during Napoleonic rule. This design refers to—among other things—pointed roofs with visible slopes that create large facades. In High Victorian Gothic and Second Empire design, one side of the building is created to give the appearance for the design of the rest of the building. Visually, Second Empire is meant to be different from that of Victorian Gothic. Second Empire design is meant to be classic and uniform and is mathematically symmetrical, however, Second Empire design and Victorian Gothic are often used together...
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July 22nd, 2016
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