Neoclassism

Neoclassism

1. artistic and creative movements that reflect qualities of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, culture, and art.

   • they championed ideas like order, balance, and restraint that had lasting influence.
   • it influenced disciplines like literature and theater, art and architecture, and music.

2. developed in the mid-18th century renewed interest in the classical past due to archaeological discoveries

   • scholars wrote about Greek art, sculpture, and culture, and advocated for a similar style as a way to reflect a mature and ideal society

3. Architecture

   • Similar to ancient Greek and Roman structures. They have columns and facades that follow the Greek orders of architecture. Neoclassical architecture makes emphasis in order and harmony. Building elements are symmetrical with a clean geometry, and all the parts fit into a whole. They have restrained decoration and minimal ornamentation.

4. Art

   • focuses on the ideal human form. The clothes were of ancient Greece. Figures are idealized, with every muscle and feature rendered perfect. Compositions are emphasized by clean lines and precise drawing.They betray little to no emotion. There's a sense of cool calm in neoclassical art

5. Literature & Theater

   • In literature neoclassicism developed as a response to the unrestrained ideas and wild theories promoted during the Renaissance. neoclassical literature focused on logic and common sense, as well as the study of grammar. They were intellectual rather than emotional, and often contained lessons or educated the reader in some way.
     • It was especially influential in England, where it was an important style of literature and theater from around 1660 through the late 1700s

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