Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture

Timeless Forever:  Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture that inspires today
As Karl Friedrich Schinkel was designing the Altes Museum in Berlin in 1825, he had an ambition to redefine the typology of museum architecture from thereafter. In doing so, he sought to construct a building that married elements of the past with components of the present [...]

June 25th, 2009 | Tags: architectural movement, Greek and Roman, greek art, modern architecture, neoclassical, Neoclassical Architecture, neoclassical buildings, neoclassicism, roman antiquity, roman art | Category: Neoclassical Architecture | Leave a comment

Neoclassicism vs. Rococo

Neoclassical and Rococo styles contrast to each other. Neoclassicism appeared in 1780s, following Rococo style. Neoclassicism was a reaction to fluffiness and elaboration of Rococo style. These two movements gave rise after Baroque, one of the most impressive periods in the history of art.

As all art movements are a kind of reaction to predecessor styles [...]

June 18th, 2009 | Tags: art, baroque, neoclassical, Neoclassical Art, painting, rococo, rococo style, roman antiquity | Category: Neoclassical Art | Leave a comment

Neoclassical Movement

Neoclassicism is a movement appeared in mid-18th century as a reaction to Rococo and dominated till the end of 19th century. Neoclassic artists produced works of visual arts, architecture, literature and music. Neoclassicism tries to adopt ideals of Greek and Roman art using classical forms.  Neoclassical art was mostly used in England and France but [...]

October 3rd, 2008 | Tags: greek art, neoclassical, Neoclassical Art, neoclassicism, roman antiquity, roman art | Category: Neoclassical Art | Leave a comment