Beaux Arts Review

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:

Elaborate ornamentation including statues, figures, and bas-reliefs embedded in facades. beaux arts

Buildings typically feature symmetrical plans with rooms arranged along a central axis. Beaux-Arts (meaning "Fine Arts" in French) was the