What are examples of neoclassicism in literature, theatre, music and architecture and what do they have in common?

mementoflash

Neoclassicism or neoclassicism or Neo-Classicism or neo-classicism - A French art style and movement that originated as a reaction to the Baroque in the mid-eighteenth century, and continued into the middle of the nineteenth century. It sought to revive the ideals of ancient Greek and Roman art. Neoclassic artists used classical forms to express their ideas about courage, sacrifice, and love of country. Here are some examples: http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/n/neoclassicism.html Jan 27 06, 7:56 AM

bloomsby

Neo-classicism isn't specifically French. It flourished at various times and in various forms in most European countries. Consider, for example, Esztergom Cathedral, which was rebuilt early in the 19th century and isn't exactly on France's doorstep. http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-485341-action-pictures-esztergom_vacations-i Jan 27 06, 12:26 PM

lanfranco

There have been many "neoclassical" periods in the arts, but the term is most closely associated with developments in many European countries from the mid-18th and early 19th centuries -- in part owing to new archaeological investigations in the 18th century and the writings of J.J. Winckelmann. For the most part, neoclassical artists were inspired by Roman work (and also by Renaissance painting and sculpture); architects by surviving Greek and Roman buildings. Neoclassical architects include Robert Adam and John Soane in England, and Benjamin Latrobe in the U.S. Jacques-Louis David is probably the best-known representative of neoclassicism among painters. In literature, neoclassical writing goes all the way back to the French dramatists Racine and Corneille in the 17th century, while the English writers of the early 18th-century Augustan age (such as Alexander Pope) qualify, as does the later Goethe. These writers were much influenced by both Aristotle and Roman authors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoclassicism Jan 27 06, 1:10 PM

UT-7	http://www.enlight.ru/camera/builds1/index_e.html Here some examples of neoclassicism in architecture of St. Petersburg, Russia . Jan 27 06, 3:40 PM

Baloo55th

Some of Igor Stravinsky's music is referred to as neoclassical, but Arpeggionist is more the one to cpnfirm this. Jan 27 06, 4:28 PM

gmackematix

Aren't all those town halls and other civic buildings you see with a Parthenon-style facade neoclassicist? Jan 27 06, 8:12 PM

lanfranco

Absolutely, gmack. Which is why I said that there have been many "neoclassical" periods. For various reasons, the Greek and Roman Revival style gave people confidence in public buildings (and the officials who hung out in them) for a very long time -- well into the 20th century. Jan 27 06, 8:21 PM