This became a favorite architectural style for government and institutional buildings.
Many of the worlds most celebrated and admired buildings are examples of Beaux-Arts architecture.
This classical Beaux-Arts building was inspired by the spectacularOpera Garnierin Paris.
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The train station was inaugurated for the 1900 Paris Exposition World Fair on July 14th, 1900.
While Beaux-Arts focuses on bold, classical elements, Art Deco leans on smooth, geometrical angles.
Beaux-Arts tends to be more elaborate and decorative as well, while Art Deco is overall more minimal.
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There is a heavy focus on materials such as stone, marble, and limestone.
Formal gardens, well-landscaped grounds, and many other details signify Beaux-Arts.
Beaux-Arts style is also sometimes referred to as Academic Classicism, Classical Revival, and Beaux-Arts Classicism.
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