Concept information
Preferred term
Neo-classicism
Definition(s)
- Refers to the style of European and American architecture and fine and decorative arts between the mid-18th c. and the mid-19th c. inspired by archaeological discoveries in the Mediterranean and Near East and characterized by the imitation of Greek and Roman forms and motifs. Also considered a reaction to Rococo opulence, Neoclassical works are often linear, symmetrical, and even severe [AAT, alt.]
Synonym(s)
- Classical revival, Neo-classicism
- Classical style, Neo-classicism
- Neo-classical
- Neoclassicism
- Neo-classicist
Notation
- 121473
In other languages
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French
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Néo-classicisme
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-PDSQB9ZK-L
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