Quote: "Neoclassical architecture, sometimes referred to as Classical Revival architecture, is an architectural style produced by the Neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century in Italy and France."
A discussion of how neoclassical motifs and designs were incorporated into decorative arts such as furniture, pottery, and textiles during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Neoclassical Style: This topic deals with the characteristics of Neoclassical style in architecture, including its use of classical motifs, columns, symmetry, and restraint.
Greek and Roman Architecture: This topic covers the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, which serves as the inspiration for Neoclassical design.
Palladianism: Palladianism is a style of architecture named after the Italian architect Andrea Palladio, whose work greatly influenced Neoclassical design.
Rococo style: The Rococo period preceded that of Neoclassical and is characterized by a more ornate style. It influenced the development of Neoclassicism by creating a contrast between the two styles.
The Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual growth in Europe that heavily influenced Neoclassicism, specifically through its emphasis on reason, logic, and the discovery of the world.
Archaeology and Antiquities: Starting in the 18th century, there was a growing interest in the study of ancient civilizations and their art and culture, which influenced Neoclassical design.
Interior and Furniture design: This topic deals with the design principles employed in creating interiors and furniture in Neoclassical style, including the use of symmetry, neoclassical motifs, and classical forms.
Neo-Gothic Style: The Neo-Gothic style evolved as a reaction against the rigid symmetry and classical motifs of Neoclassical design, and sought to replicate the ornate and intricate elements of Gothic architecture.
Landscape design: The art of landscape design was also influenced by Neoclassical principles, emphasizing simplicity, symmetry, and classicism.
Materials and Techniques: This topic deals with the materials and techniques employed in Neoclassical architecture, including stucco, plaster, terracotta, marble, and bronze.
Greek Revival: A style of neoclassical architecture that drew inspiration from ancient Greek architecture. It was characterized by symmetrical facades, columns, and pediments.
Federal: A neoclassical style that emerged in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th century. It was characterized by the use of classical motifs, such as columns and arches, combined with decorative elements from the federal period.
Georgian: A neoclassical style that originated in England during the 18th century. It was characterized by symmetrical facades, classical columns, sash windows, and a restrained use of ornamentation.
Regency: A neoclassical style that emerged in England during the early 19th century. It was characterized by a combination of classical motifs and more decorative elements, such as exotic materials and intricate carvings.
Beaux Arts: A neoclassical style that emerged in France during the 19th century. It combined classical motifs with more modern elements, such as the use of steel and concrete.
Empire: A neoclassical style that emerged in France during the early 19th century. It was characterized by a grandiose style, with ornate decoration and large-scale architectural features.
Palladian: A neoclassical style that drew inspiration from the work of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. It was characterized by symmetrical facades, classical columns, and a restrained use of ornamentation.
Neoclassical Revival: A style that emerged in the United States during the 19th century, which sought to revive the classical forms and motifs of ancient Greece and Rome. It was characterized by symmetrical facades, classical columns, and a combination of materials such as stone, brick, and stucco.
Quote: "The Neoclassical movement began in the mid-18th century in Italy and France."
Quote: "The prevailing styles of architecture in most of Europe for the previous two centuries, Renaissance architecture and Baroque architecture..."
Quote: "The Neoclassical movement aimed to strip away the excesses of Late Baroque and return to a purer and more authentic classical style, adapted to modern purposes."
Quote: "The development of archaeology and published accurate records of surviving classical buildings was crucial in the emergence of Neoclassical architecture."
Quote: "In many countries, there was an initial wave essentially drawing on Roman architecture, followed, from about the start of the 19th century, by a second wave of Greek Revival architecture."
Quote: "This followed increased understanding of Greek survivals."
Quote: "As the 19th century continued, the style tended to lose its original rather austere purity in variants like the French Empire style."
Quote: "The term 'neoclassical' is often used very loosely for any building using some of the classical architectural vocabulary."
Quote: "In form, Neoclassical architecture emphasizes the wall rather than chiaroscuro and maintains separate identities to each of its parts."
Quote: "The style is manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament..."
Quote: "In its architectural formulae, the style is an outgrowth of some classicizing features of the Late Baroque architectural tradition."
Quote: "Therefore, the style is defined by symmetry, simple geometry, and social demands instead of ornament."
Quote: "In the 21st century, a version of the style continues, sometimes called New Classical architecture or New Classicism."
Quote: "Neoclassical architecture, sometimes referred to as Classical Revival architecture..."
Quote: "The Neoclassical movement began in the mid-18th century in Italy and France."
Quote: "Renaissance architecture and Baroque architecture already represented partial revivals of the Classical architecture of ancient Rome and ancient Greek architecture..."
Quote: "Followed, from about the start of the 19th century, by a second wave of Greek Revival architecture."
Quote: "The style tended to lose its original rather austere purity in variants like the French Empire style."
Quote: "The style is manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament."