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trend is neoclassical architecture, which involved the design and
construction of buildings to meet the romanticized pureness of form of
ancient Roman and Greek buildings, which the architects considered
superior the to late baroque flamboyance of the 18th Century.Neoclassical architecture exemplifies the spirit of the Enlightenment by showing that, especially around times of revolution, art and architecture often goes along with the revolution. In this case, buildings became more simple and rational, with a greater emphasis on function than previous styles. This creation affects our modern life and modern world by indicating a return to more simple and more minimalistic forms of architecture very prevalent in our society today. By moving away from the lavish baroque and rococo stylings, architects paved the way for future architectural movements based upon form instead of upon decoration (such as modern and minimalist design and architecture.)
Neoclassicism is a movement that sprung up in the age of Enlightenment that centered around Greek and Roman styles, especially art. Architecture was and is a large factor in this movement, and both in past records and buildings of today we can see the influences of Neoclassicism. The style includes columns, marble, domes, and an imposing presence. Notable buildings today that are neoclassical include the United States Capital Building, the White House, Churches, Schools, and Federal Buildings all over the world,
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From the pictures and your post, you can definitely see a lot of resemblances to classical architecture. This reminds me a lot of architecture during the Renaissance, and how it morphed to reflect Greek and Roman stylistic features such as columns. However, I wonder why Classical values were devalued after the Renaissance when architecture was more baroque and decorative, and then resurfaced again during the Enlightenment. What factors played into this architectural shift?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if in Greece still do the same thing as in the past?
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