What is neo classical art ?
not empire style name more general movement in visual, musical, architecture, , other types of art. style characterized subjects inspired classical antiquity, namely, ancient greeks , romans, rational enlightenment philosophy of time. artists looked on democracy of greece , republic of rome sources of wisdom , reason. in painting, characterized strong lines, smooth surface, clear images, , overall "polished" realistic look. not overly dramatic or colorful, purposeful, virtuous, , patriotic. contrast frivolity of rococo. in music, tempo steady, notes proud yet calm, , not overly embellished. contrast intense emotion of romanticism , embellishment of baroque. in architecture, there return white marble, pillars, , open feel of ancient greek , roman temples , fora. decorations unadorned, white marble statues inspired classical style, , involving classical figure, such minerva. contrast neogothic's darker, pointier, embellished style.
famous examples of neoclassical art include: painting "the oath of horatii," , many, many government buildings in us. pretty white pillared structures statues of "justice" in roman stola.
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