ARC 1702 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: White Columns
22 Oct 2015
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Thomas jefferson was a mastermind of a numerous subjects, which include government, politics, linguistics, philosophy, and architecture. Enlightenment movement, which emphasized reason, analysis, and the individual. Thomas jefferson"s most notable constructions are his home in virginia, monticello, and the original part of the university of virginia, the rotunda. He was the creator and designer of the university of virginia, so its foundations are reminiscent of jefferson"s ideals. Some of these include the idea of separation of state and importance of mass education1. The university is centered around a library instead of a church; universities were typically centered around churches during that time. The university was fully functional for living; each building contained offices, classrooms, and living spaces. Jefferson wanted the university to be a community for learning. University of virginia are inspired by the classic architecture of the greeks and romans. For example, both constructions have large white columns2.
