"Classical architecture usually denotes architecture which is more or less consciously derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture of classical antiquity..."
A study of the visual criteria and formal conventions shared by Ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture.
Ancient Greek architecture: The study of monumental buildings and temples built by the Greeks during the Classical period.
Roman architecture: The study of monumental buildings and civic structures in ancient Rome.
Renaissance art: The study of art produced during the Renaissance period, including paintings, sculpture and architecture.
Baroque architecture: This style was characterized by ornate detail, grandeur and complexity of design.
Neoclassical architecture: This style took inspiration from the classicism of Ancient Greece and Rome, but incorporated modern elements.
Classicism: Classical art and architecture emphasizes simplicity, balance, and harmony, and a sense of proportion.
Ancient Greek art: This encompasses famous works of sculpture and architecture made in Greece between 800 BCE and 300 BCE.
Roman art: This encompasses famous works of sculpture and architecture made in Rome between 509 BCE and 476 CE.
Aesthetics: A branch of philosophy that studies the nature of beauty and art.
Mythology: The study of myths, or traditional stories, from ancient civilizations.
Archeology: The scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.
Iconography: The study of visual symbols in art and cultural products, and their social and historical significance.
Art history: The study of the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Art criticism: The analysis and evaluation of works of visual art.
Art theory: The study of the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of art.
Fine arts: Fine arts include painting, drawing, sculpture, music, and theatre, and other performing arts.
Aesthetics theory: The study of the relationships between beauty, art, and culture.
Architecture history: The study of the historical development of architecture from ancient civilizations to the present day.
Ancient art: The study of art produced in various ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China.
Art and culture: E: The study of the relationship between art and culture, including the ways in which art reflects and shapes society.
Ancient Greek Classical Style: Characterized by balanced and symmetrical design, including the use of columns, pediments, and friezes.
Ancient Roman Classical Style: Developed from the Greek style, characterized by the use of dome structures and arches, as well as decorative columns and reliefs.
Renaissance Classical Style: Featuring a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman styles, with an emphasis on proportion and symmetry, as well as realistic depictions of human anatomy.
Baroque Classical Style: Characterized by dynamic, theatrical designs that emphasized movement and drama, including heavy use of ornate decoration and extravagance.
Rococo Classical Style: Featuring elaborate ornamentation and curvilinear lines, often including playful and whimsical elements such as cherubs and flowers.
Neoclassical Classical Style: A revival of classical styles that developed in the 18th century, featuring clear lines, minimal ornamentation, and an emphasis on proportion, symmetry, and classical motifs.
Beaux-Arts Classical Style: Developed in France in the late 19th century, characterized by an eclectic mix of classical styles and forms, often including ornate decoration and rich materials.
Art Deco Classical Style: Developed in the 1920s and 30s, featuring streamlined, geometric shapes and a modernist, sometimes futuristic feel, often including decorative elements such as stylized sunbursts and zigzag patterns.
Postmodern Classical Style: Characterized by a playful and ironic approach to classical forms and motifs, often including a mix of historical and contemporary elements and materials.
"...from the works of the Roman architect Vitruvius."
"Different styles of classical architecture have arguably existed since the Carolingian Renaissance..."
"...and prominently since the Italian Renaissance."
"...they can in general all be said to draw on a common 'vocabulary' of decorative and constructive elements."
"In much of the Western world, different classical architectural styles have dominated the history of architecture from the Renaissance until World War II."
"Classical architecture continues to inform many architects."
"The term classical architecture also applies to any mode of architecture that has evolved to a highly refined state, such as classical Chinese architecture, or classical Mayan architecture."
"It can also refer to any architecture that employs classical aesthetic philosophy."
"The term might be used differently from 'traditional' or 'vernacular architecture,' although it can share underlying axioms with it."
"For contemporary buildings following authentic classical principles, the term New Classical architecture is sometimes used."