Neoclassicism

Dates: 1770-1827

• Neo = “new”
• Return to order, reason, structural clarity
• Revival/resurgence of regard for classical ideals of reason, form, and restraint
• Artists reacted to (1) excesses of monarchy, (2) ornamentation of Baroque; Goal: instill democratic ideas in government
• Inspired by: Classical Greece, Ancient Rome (same as in Renaissance)