Tag Neoclassicism

Neoclassicism was an influential art movement that emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the excesses of the preceding Rococo style. Inspired by the art and aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome, Neoclassical artists sought to revive the classical ideals of balance, harmony, and order. They looked to classical mythology, history, and literature as sources of inspiration and emphasised rationality, clarity, and moral virtue in their works. Neoclassical art often featured classical architectural motifs, heroic figures, and idealised forms. Prominent artists associated with Neoclassicism include Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and Antonio Canova. Neoclassicism’s emphasis on classical principles and its alignment with Enlightenment ideals profoundly impacted art, architecture, and design during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.