The spread and adaptation of neoclassical architecture in different countries
The neoclassical architectural movement grew out of a rejection of the popular architectural style of the mid-18th century, namely the rococo and baroque style of architecture. Seeking to revive the classical Greek and Roman style, neoclassicism spread rapidly throughout the world. However, like everything, even neoclassical architecture was to be subject to the filters of perspective. Individual countries and architects adapted neoclassicism to their appropriate context and for their appropriate function at their appropriate period. Though neoclassical architecture shares fundamental similar characteristics, the spread of neoclassicism throughout the world was by no means uniform and simultaneous. Indeed, the wide range of purpose that neoclassical architecture had throughout countries demonstrates why to group its movement into one singular era is not true to reality in the least.
For many years, neoclassical architecture, albeit without the title, existed as an extension of the excessive Baroque style. In England, in particular, architects such as Christopher Wren and William Kent designed buildings, such as
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