Classical New York: Discovering Greece and Rome in Gotham

Essays on the historical Greco-Roman influence on the evolving architectural landscape of New York City.
During its rise from capital of an upstart nation to global metropolis, the visual language of Greek and Roman antiquity played a formative role in the development of New York's art and architecture. This compilation of essays offers a survey of diverse reinterpretations of classical forms in some of the city's most iconic buildings, public monuments, and civic spaces.
Classical New York...