Virginia, rich in architecture with many varieties of styles represented in its buildings, provides an overview of architecture in America. Come explore and gain an appreciation through the instructor’s research and extensive collection of photographs. The second in this series covers the Jefferson architecture period (1780-1820), including Jefferson's amazing accomplishments in the field with his Virginia State Capitol, Monticello, the University of Virginia, and Poplar Forest and the extension of those architectural ideals in the work of his master builders. You will gain a better understanding of architecture and an eye on how to determine the time period and style of a building.
Note: Recommended reading: The Virginia Landmarks Register, Calder Loth; The Architecture of Jefferson Country, K. Edward Lay
