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Neoclassical architecture, sometimes referred to as Classical Revival architecture, is an architectural style produced by the Neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century in Italy, France and Germany. [1] It became one of the most prominent architectural styles in the Western world. [2]
It is sometimes considered the modern continuation of Neoclassical architecture, [2] [3] [4] even though other styles might be cited as well, such as Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance or even non-Western styles [5] – often referenced and recreated from a postmodern perspective rather than as strict revivals.
Neoclassical architecture in Washington, D.C. (4 C, 69 P) Pages in category "Neoclassical architecture in the United States" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
The Russian Revival-representing Uspenski Cathedral from 1868 in Katajanokka, Helsinki, Finland. The idea that architecture might represent the glory of kingdoms can be traced to the dawn of civilisation, but the notion that architecture can bear the stamp of national character is a modern idea, that appeared in the historical and philosophical writing of the 18th century and was given ...
Romanesque Revival (or Neo-Romanesque) is a style of building employed beginning in the mid-19th century [1] inspired by the 11th- and 12th-century Romanesque architecture. Unlike the historic Romanesque style, Romanesque Revival buildings tended to feature more simplified arches and windows than their historic counterparts.
Pages in category "Neoclassical architecture" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. ... Greek Revival architecture in North America;
From about 1800 a fresh influx of Greek architectural examples, seen through the medium of etchings and engravings, gave a new impetus to Neoclassicism, the Greek Revival. At the same time the Empire style was a more grandiose wave of Neoclassicism in architecture and the decorative arts.
Examples of Neoclassical architecture in Italy includen the Royal Palace of Caserta in 1752 (some parts), Luigi Cagnola's Arco della Pace, [2] the San Carlo Theatre (Naples, 1810), [3] San Francesco di Paola (Naples, 1817), Pedrocchi Café (Padua, 1816), Canova Temple, (Posagno, 1819), Teatro Carlo Felice (Genoa, 1827) and the Cisternone ...