Definition of Greek Revival
1
: a style of architecture in the first half of the 19th century marked by the use or imitation of Greek orders
2
: a style of decoration (as of furniture) using or imitating the decorative motifs of ancient Greece
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“Greek Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greek%20Revival. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of Greek Revival was in 1918
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