Neoclassicism

Neoclassicism is the name given to movements in the arts that draw upon Western classical art and culture (usually that of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome).^[1] Traditionally, Classicism is about the art made in antiquity (very long ago, in ancient times) or later art inspired by that of antiquity.^[1] But Neoclassicism is always about the art made later but inspired by antiquity.^[1] So, Classicism and Neoclassicism are often used together. It often means clearness, elegance, harmony, and rest made by careful attention to traditional forms.

Wedgewood porcelain vase, Staffordshire 1820: classical proportions and symmetry

The Medici Vase, decorated in "Pompeian" black and red. St Petersburg 1830

Examples of Neoclassicism in architecture include the White House and Neue Wache.

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