Beaux Arts -

Beaux-Arts (meaning "Fine Arts" in French) was the dominant architectural language for major public buildings in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It is characterized by:

Notable examples include the Paris Opéra and the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.

Buildings typically feature symmetrical plans with rooms arranged along a central axis.

" Beaux Arts " is also the name of a small, nearly fully developed residential town in King County, Washington.

Often constructed with high-quality stone, featuring raised first stories and grand entrances.

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