NeoClassic » baroque

The enigmatic legacy of Pompeo Batoni

Neo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:26:46 +0000

Though he was trained to become a goldsmith, Pompeo Batoni’s heart and talent lay elsewhere. And despite his immense talents in painting, Batoni contributions to neoclassical painting are often overlooked and forgotten. His role of bringing back to life classical antiquity in mainstream art is often ignored. That is the result of several factors, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

The Times That Are Changing

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:32:09 +0000

It is woven and conditioned into our imaginations that “different” is synonymous with the “new.” To be unique requires no precedent. The field of architecture is no different in that respect – architectural movements and schools have continuously evolved, changed, and been invented because architects prefer to leave their mark and remove themselves from [...]

Characteristics of Neoclassical Architecture

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:16:43 +0000

What defines this timeless movement?

Even the most inexperienced and naïve of the world of architecture would be capable of identifying the architectural landmarks that define the neoclassical movement. Indeed, many that are standing today remain as visually impressive as when they were constructed. Descriptive terms such as ‘classical’ and ‘imposing’ are among [...]

From Death Arises Life

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:29:53 +0000

A desire to return to more basic Symmetry and order “Traditional Architecture” - NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

There exists a popular cliché that is repeated to us – undoubtedly you have heard it- that goes: “From death arises new life.” Naturally, it is commonly associated with religious creed in the form of life after death; a [...]