roman revival

roman revival
noun
Usage: usually capitalized 1st R
: a late Renaissance return to the simpler forms of classic Roman architecture

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Roman Revival,
a style of architecture and furnishings widespread during the first half of the 1800's, imitating classical Roman style and motifs.

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