In his elegant and eloquent new book Architecture of Democracy, Allan Greenberg, America's foremost classicist architect, explains -- and illustrates through beautiful photographs -- that great American architecture "embodies the ideals of democracy for which our revolution was fought and our Constitution created." In this presentation at EPPC, Mr. Greenberg will discuss the impact of the American Revolution on the architecture of the new nation and will address current dilemmas in the architecture of Washington, D.C.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Allan Greenberg is one of the most important architects at work today and the recipient, in 2006, of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr. Greenberg left his native land more than four decades ago because of its apartheid system and, in his words, "fell in love with America" upon his arrival here.  That love has endured and intensified, in part as a result of Mr. Greenberg's study of the history of America's founding. Mr. Greenberg has taught at Yale University's schools of Architecture and Law, at the University of Pennsylvania, and in the department of Historic Preservation at Columbia University. His writings, lectures, and architectural work have been very influential in furthering the study and practice of architectural tradition.

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A wine-and-cheese reception will follow the discussion.