NeoClassic » 18th century

The development of neoclassical painting style in Europe and USA.

Neo — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:20:18 +0000

“The only way for us to become great”, observed Johann Joachim Winckelmann “lies in the imitation of the Greeks”. With this idea, the German-born art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann encapsulated the movement of neoclassicism. Seeking to recapture the essence of classical Greek and Roman art, neoclassicism became the widespread movement in visual art in the [...]

Music from the 18th to the 20th century

Neo — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:44:31 +0000

Baroque, Romantic and Neoclassical music were styles of music during the time between the 18th century and the 20th century. Baroque music was a style of European classical music which was respected and inspirational between 1600 and 1750. Well-known and respected composers from the Baroque era were Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomaso Albinoni, Antonio [...]

Neoclassical Music in the USA

Neo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:27:27 +0000

Inspired by the music of the 18th century, Neoclassical music brought about very talented composers and gave people a way to channel their emotions acquired from the Second World War.

Neoclassical music in the USA began right around the time of the Second World War. Neoclassical music was a 20th century development. It was inspired from [...]

Setting the stage for neoclassical architecture

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:12:29 +0000

The story and meanings behind Rococo and Baroque architecture

Nothing in existence simply “happens.” The creation of an entity requires stimulation, conception, and nurturing – whether it be an offspring, an event, or a simple idea. The increased popularity of neoclassical architecture in the mid 18th century did not occur because of a sudden societal nostalgia [...]