Fascist architecture (1 gen 1920 anni – 15 nov 1940 anni)

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In italy:
Luxuary materials (traventino - link to ancient rome)
massive construction
small windows, without frames
symetric komposition
syntesis of architecture and scolpture
tried to give the building a Roman indentity
becaouse they wanted the feel of powerfull Roman empire, 'powerfull past'

Fascist architecture is a style of architecture developed by architects of fascist societies in the early 20th century. The style gained popularity in the late 1920s with the rise of modernism along with the nationalism associated with fascist governments in western Europe. The style resembles that of ancient Rome. However, the fascist-era buildings lack ostentatious design, and were constructed with symmetry, simplicity, and a general lack of ornateness. Both Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler utilized the new style of architecture as one of many ways to unify the citizens of their nations and attempt to mark a new era of nationalist culture, and to exhibit the absolute rule of the nation.