Greek Revival Part 1- The History of This Style

What is the Greek Revival style? When does it occur and why does it occur? In this video Brent talks about the Greek Revival style and shows off its key characteristics. Brent also shows off some original pattern books of this period and the designs that shaped this era. Comparing moldings with Georgian and Federal styles, Brent highlights the key characteristics and how to use this style on your projects.
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Finish Carpentry TV sent me over...sub'd. Amazing work

[@BrentHull]

So glad you came!

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I love how often you post.

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[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Hello Brent, been to Greece 11 times. First Generation Greek & still have tons of family there. We spent entire Summers there as children. I've done some reading on the Greek Revival period in American Architecture. Pretty cool stuff. Loving your videos Bud, hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for sharing!

[@richardguimond1087]

Thank you for the history lessons... I never thought or pay attention to the styles of the older homes. I just duplicate what I can for the needs of the house for what is there or I see Thank you

[@BrentHull]

Of course. Thanks for sharing.

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your knowledge is pretty badass and much appreciated

[@BrentHull]

Sweet. Thanks.

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I’m really looking forward to your series of books Mr Hull. Something that will transcend the ages like ‘Audels’

[@BrentHull]

Me too! LOL. Thanks for the encouragement.

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Nothing like a period correct project. Separates the best from the rest.

[@BrentHull]

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[@Raxx777]

really learned alot- liked this !!

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

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More gold

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Love these!

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[@tc9148]

Terrific review!!!

[@BrentHull]

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[@matthewgoetz4988]

Hi Brent. I couldn’t find the video you were referencing on classicist.org. Can you provide a link? I went back to the spring of 2021 in the article catalog… Thanks, Matt

[@BrentHull]

Here you go. www.classicist.org/articles/an-introduction-to-the-american-greek-revival-jacques-levet/

[@crossroadschronicles4647]

Will you discuss neoclassical or southern colonial revival seen in the early 20th century?

[@BrentHull]

I'll try.

[@lawcorp]

I wish you could do a video on the cheap Home Depot profiles and explain where they are getting their ideas from. It would be nice to know what I have installed in the past and how stupid it is or what vague resemblance to an original style it used to have

[@BrentHull]

Great idea. Let me figure it out. Thanks for the idea.

[@lawcorp]

@@BrentHull I'm a GC finish carpenter in Oregon, KZbin is my education, so thanks for all you do!

[@johnchristopher20]

It would be better without the zoom sound effects.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for the note.

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my favvvvv except with a southern twist

[@BrentHull]

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Sr. I am interested in acquiring your books but I would like 2 sets , I would like one pair autographed and the other for reading. How do we make that happen?

[@BrentHull]

Send an email with your request to [e-mail]. Thanks so much

[@paulbriggs3072]

The Greek Revival did NOT start in 1840. There were outstanding examples in the northeast by 1820. Including in pattern books. By 1830 it was the most common new style all over states like New York. Most 1830's homes up and down the Hudson and clear out to Ohio and beyond were Greek Revival. Asher Benjamin had full blown Greek Revival details by the 1820's in his books. It was so common by 1835 the Benjamin wrote of the Grecian orders in his latest book, that they were: "fashioned according to the style and practice of the present day." Minard Lafever by 1833 had some of the most elaborate Greek Revival detailing.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Rome still rules, there such an influence by Rome, particularly Constatine that is huge in our world today, particularly Great Britain and the USA, were it explained, most would be stunned. I'm not indicating that it's a Positive Influence and I'm not speaking to Architecture.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Greek Revival is my preference, of the Classic Options. I prefer Frank Lloyd Wright's designs, but could easily merge the 2.

[@BrentHull]

Interesting. I'd love to see that. Thanks.

[@seanmcguire7974]

I can't imagine traveling back then doing the grand tour. All that luggage. I bet most young aristocrats brought servant or 2.

[@BrentHull]

Good point, I suspect you are right, depending on wealth. The poor guys version was shorter but still hit the big spots, France and Italy.

[@NATOSucks-lv4zj]

It doesn't make sense on small buildings

[@BrentHull]

ok.

[@NATOSucks-lv4zj]

@@BrentHull I've seen many front porches collapse on little 2 bedroom GR homes. But you're right, I hate greek revival with a passion. To me, it represents the rampant corruption in modern American government, the judicial money extraction system and the educational brainwashing system. To me, Greek Revival represents everything that is unholy and wrong with our country. I see Greek Revival and I immediately think of corruption, mismanagement, hatred, jealousy, Satanism, greed, selfishness, unnecessary war, and just pure evil. It's not my fault I was born in 1987, but it's society's fault it allowed the government and institutions to become absolutely evil in recent decades.

[@seanmcguire7974]

You know Greeks did something right. It's been copied since the Roman era

[@BrentHull]

Exactly! Its been said, Greece was the Mother of Rome. Thanks