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neoclassic

neoclassic

1 7.0
A style that copies the art and buildings of ancient Greece and Rome
  • adjective
  • /ˌniːoʊˈklæsɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neoclásico
  • Many architects today draw inspiration from neoclassic styles to enhance their modern designs.
  • neoclassic style
  • neoclassic building

Louis Sullivan, who is very angry at the neoclassical system of the Chicago World's Fair.

Examples

  • Following the example that Garcia de la Huerta set earlier in Raquel, Galvez's rigorous adherence to the confining neoclassic unities of place, time, and action actually enhances the theme of her play.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The neoclassic macroeconomic policies do not take into account social objectives and exclude many forms of protection for the poor.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Late at night comes the neoclassic verse.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Does it have to be in that neoclassic style that's along the mall?

  • " Rococo and neoclassic art?" he prompted.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • This is yet another example of the late-neoclassic Baroque period.

  • Unlike most of Richmond's major buildings, it was in Italianate rather than neoclassic style, its three stories shown by the tall windows with arched tops.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • One final structural element—an element that is not common in Spanish neoclassic tragedy—greatly enhances the tragic tone of Amnon: the participation of a chorus.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The language of Amnon adheres to the neoclassic preference for simplicity and clarity, and the unaffected syntax of the text matches the straightforwardness of the major characters as they react to Amnon's fatal attraction.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The museum features an impressive collection of neoclassic sculptures and paintings.

Synonyms

neoclassical
vsneoclassic
  • Specialized
6 7.4

Showing styles from ancient Greek and Roman art in modern buildings or paintings

focuses on a direct revival of earlier classical forms rather than adaptation
neoclassicistic
vsneoclassic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a style that copies ancient Greek and Roman art and design

describes the revival style itself rather than promoting it

How Classical

classical
32 5.1
neoclassic
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Surface Forms

neoclassic positive
neoclassical positive
neoclassics positive

Morphology

neoclassic = classic (transparent) = neo + classic

The prefix 'neo-' meaning 'new' clearly modifies 'classic' to indicate a new or revived classical style.

Etymology

Neoclassic comes from neo- meaning 'new' and classic meaning 'from the old Greek and Roman style'. So, a neoclassic painting or building is a 'new' version of those calm, balanced styles from ancient art and architecture.