A person’s house can show you a lot about that person. In my own room you would probably find that I have a big appreciation for books, but don’t you wonder what the inventor and third president’s house showed you what he was like? Thomas Jefferson was a very important man; however, there are many more sides to him than you think.
Initially, the Northeast Portico displays Thomas Jefferson’s deep appreciation for Architecture. Jefferson himself got the idea for this wall from James Gibb’s Book of Architecture. He used the book and designed a wall based on one of his designs. The original blueprint was supposed to be used for an octagonal structure, and Jefferson used it for just one wall. This shows that Jefferson cares for architecture and understands the art, for designing a wall based another design takes care and comprehension. The compass rose he has on the top of the building also shows his love of architecture. The compass itself was connected to a weather vane on top of the roof. Allowing Jefferson and his family to see the wind direction easily. The compass rose must have been a big part in building the home, as the compass involved a weather vane being built on top of the house. Thomas Jefferson must love architecture because a compass rose is not traditional part of most homes, so he must have wanted it there or a reason. He must’ve requested it once he built the home. Thomas Jefferson had a big appreciation for books, and the Northeast Portico in his house demonstrates that.
Furthermore the Entry Hall demonstrates Jefferson’s understanding of History and the Arts. In the Entry Hall, Thomas Jefferson’s Entablature shows how Jefferson comprehends the Arts. Thomas Jefferson used the details from the Corinthian temple o...
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...that the cabinet room is filled with tools to help him make discoveries. He even hand the tools custom made for his purposes. Another tool he might have used for his inventions is his Desk with an Adjustable Top. The table was especially conceived for drawing. It had allowed the artist to move the table to the angle that was needed. Jefferson could have used this in a number of useful ways, drawing blueprints for inventions, recording observations in astronomy, and making propaganda for his side. The Cabinet Room is filled with many tools; therefore, the room demonstrates Thomas Jefferson as an inventor.
Thomas Jefferson was an inventor and president, but there is more to him than that. We all act differently at home than we do in public it’s a known fact, so don’t you want to know how Thomas Jefferson was like at his house?
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Many classical styles are featured in Thomas Jefferson's house Monticello. Chief among these are the Greek and Roman influences. The porch of Monticello consists of a post and lintel architectural structure, with the columns and the pediment on top. The post and lintel structure -the use of columns and pediments- is Greek. Around the windows we see a post and lintel structure with the posts on the sides holding up the top of the window frame, which is also of classical Greek influence. On the front door we again see the post and lintel structure with columns on either side supporting a Greek pediment. The dome atop Monticello comes from Roman root although most Roman domes were not octagonal. That would be a more modern spin on this Roman structure.
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The post-revolutionary war period of the Unites States saw the establishment of the first party system and an enlarging gap in viewpoints between the wealthy and the common man. The contradictory views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were primarily responsible for the rise of political parties from 1783-1800.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were two important men who affected our nations independence and the beginning years of our country. They helped form this nation into a free and sovereign country. Yet, they were different in many aspects they shared a few common features. Both Washington and Jefferson grew up in the southern state of Virginia and like most owned land to grow and harvest crops. In growing up they came from two different class levels of living. The Jefferson family was more famous and richer than Washington’s giving him a greater advantage and opportunity to succeed, especially in higher education. After Jefferson finished regular schooling he was able to attend the College of William and Mary were he studied law. He did so under the teaching of George Wthe who was considered perhaps the greatest teachers of law in Virginia at the time. Washington however was taught by his mom mainly in mathematics and received no higher education. Washington was still knowledgeable and began to put it to use in the army to become as a young British soldier. He interred the army at the young age of nineteen were he began to learn leadership and military strategy which would prove useful in the Revolutionary War to come. Jefferson on the other hand was involved in the laws, courts, and small politics. At the young age of twenty-five Jefferson was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia were he served for five years. Washington was known for his great motivational speeches that would rally troops together to prepare for war and lead on to victory. Jefferson was more of a writer not a speaker and by using his skill he wrote and brought forth fresh ideas of independence and freedom.
Thomas Jefferson, an educated, well respected career man, served as governor of Virginia, secretary of state, and president of the United States. The Revolutionary era, during the 1770's, proved to be one of America's most victorious times. Despite the casualties the American colonies suffered, they proved to be stronger than their ruling land, Britain, and won the right to be a free land, becoming the United States of America. Living through this difficult turning point in history inspired Jefferson to write "The Declaration of Independence." Once again, nearly two hundred years later, America faced yet another turning point in history.
Thomas Jefferson was an educated, articulate and accomplished man from a well-respected family. He had a great understanding of farming and of the relationship between man and his environment, working diligently to balance the two for the best interest of each. He “considered himself first and always a man of the land” (Jewett, 2005). His vision of the New World was of true, idealistic freedom with limited government involvement; an educated farmer, a moral man who would sustain himself off of the very land his freedom was based.
Jefferson came into office on March 4, 1801 and left office on March 4, 1809. His first term’s vice president was Aaron Burr, and his second term’s vice president was George Clinton. He ran with the Democratic-Republican Party and heavily opposed the Federalist Party. Prior to his election, he had already held many positions in public office; vice president and secretary of state . Because he was preceded only by John Adams and George Washington, Jefferson played a large role in the formation of the character of the American President. For his first inaugural address, according to a reporter, “His dress was, as usual, that of a plain citizen without any distinctive badge of office.” This casual nature showed the American public that he was not a king, but a normal citizen who was there for the people, he was even known as the “Man of the People”. Many other American Presidents used that same style in order to appeal to the public.
Thomas Jefferson once said that "Architecture is my delight, and putting up and pulling down, one of my favorite amusements." He spent much of his life "putting up and pulling down," most notably during the forty-year construction of the Monticello.
From its revolutionary design to its breathtaking structure itself, the mansion is a monument to the past innovations which fostered America´s beginnings. The free-thinking nature which drove Jefferson himself is also expressed in the mansion and the inventions which lie within. This spirit of originality and independent thought are sorely missed today, and the nation could benefit greatly from a revival of these values. The memorialization of Jefferson himself is also to be valued, as one who gave so much to his community needs recognition and respect, his sheer genius also is inspirational. The preservation of Monticello allows the qualities of genius, innovation, and intelligence to be preserved for the future, in the hope that Monticello may inspire the next Jefferson to send civilization to even greater heights.
The Vestibule leading to this entrance hall is identical to the entrance of the Temple of Erectheus on the Acropolis of Athens. The statues in the deep niches, carved by Frederick MacMonnies, combine “American idealism with the elegance of Second Empire Style and is in advanced realm by their lack of enframement or paneling.” The vaulted entrance hall, which leads to the grand staircase, is segmented into three aisles and is clad in Iowa sandstone. The arched central aisle has the names of prominent Bostonians inscribed on them.
Jefferson’s accomplishments were most greatly seen by the ability to simplify the Republican government in the new capital by cutting back the unnecessary branches and less useful positions while replacing Federalists with Republicans. And by the year 1808, Republicans held almost all the government offices. At the same time Jefferson fought to keep the size of the government from continuously growing.
Jefferson’s Monticello is one significant structure not only for the American but also to Jefferson himself. He was happy about the building, and he usually hoped that his day would end at Monticello. The home of President Thomas Jefferson was named Monticello an Italian name meaning “Little Mountain.” The name shows that the Italian first influenced his building. His intention for constructing Monticello was to build a home that was away from civilization as well as the commotion of politics. He ended up being a master builder on the land that he inherited from his father. Jefferson loved architecture, and it delighted him to put down and pulldowns structures that amused him most. Monticello has played a significant role in reinforcing the ideals of the American Republic by influencing their sensibilities and creating memorable structures that comprehend the beauty and civic relevance. Monticello is a national landmark for historical significance as well as the architectural significance. Jefferson’s intention for constructing Monticello was to build a home that incorporated Italian Renaissance and Ancient Roman Influence that was away from civilization.
Thomas Jefferson was a man of habits. While some of his actions were peculiar, I personally respect the fact that he is able to hold himself to such a strict schedule. Additionally, Jefferson had quite the creative mind. One of his inventions was a mechanism “on which hung his coats and waistcoats and which he could turn round with a long stick” (“I Rise”). From the article, it would seem that Jefferson was a man that valued practicality. However, my own experiences visiting Monticello and the information that I learned from the tour guide paint a slightly different picture of Thomas Jefferson.
When designing this house, Thomas Jefferson was inspired by the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical style was influenced by the rise of democracy, reason, and a return to the styles of ancient democratic governments. Jefferson wanted a design that would reflect the stability and timelessness of the Greek and Roman styles, a style that would reflect some of the values of those time periods. As the forefather of democracy, elements of Greek architecture are clearly evident in Jefferson's design. The buildings porch is reminiscent of a Greek temple, with a post-and-lintel structure, pediment, entablature, and doric columns. The same pediment style can also be seen over the glass doors behind the columns.
Thomas Jefferson was the architect for his house, and his fascination with classical architecture (which developed from both personal study and the time he spent in France as an ambassador for the budding United States of America) is blatantly obvious to even the unpracticed or inexperienced eye. First and foremost are the columns supporting a Greek-style pediment at the front of the house. These doric columns also illustrate the rule of the golden mean (columns to pediment, and columns plus pediment to the building's height as a whole). The next obvious classical element of the building is the large, cylindrical dome in the center of the building, which was most likely inspired by the Pantheon, the famous, domed building in Rome, Italy. Another