Neoclassical influences in the Architectural Language of the Greek Church of the Annunciation, Manchester

Yioutani-Iacovides, Maria; Moustaka-Kampouri, Athena

Abstract

The Greek Church in Manchester stands as a unique
sample of 19th‐century Neoclassical architecture, created by the
cityʹs Greek community. This paper focuses on its design concept
and features, the architectural expression, ornamentation, and
finer details. While embracing the prevailing Neoclassical trend
of its era, the building uniquely reinterpreted this style to capture
the essence of its distinctive locale. During the 18th and 19th
centuries, Neoclassical architecture was used widely,
particularly across the UK, continental Europe and the USA and
was associated with a renewed interest in the aesthetic qualities
of Greek and Roman antiquities. Its use in public and
governmental edifices across Continental Europe and the United
States was associated with grandeur and societal stature. The
study concludes with the reference to the cultural heritage and
religious identity of the Greek diaspora and offers insights into
how these elements have shaped the essence of the buildingʹs
architecture

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 18, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Jan 9, 2024
• Publication Date: Jan 9, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 29, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 1, 2024
• Journal: Chorografies
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 10 (2023)
• Article Number: 6
• Pages: 44-49
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.26234/HEAL.IHU.BXNV-8P30
• Keywords: neoclassical style, Greek revival, Greek diaspora