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Neoclassical

Scope note

Use for architecture and art of the late 18th and the 19th centuries that follow principles of classicism. For late 18th- to early 20th-century architecture and ornament based relatively closely on ancient classical forms, use "Classical Revival."

This term has 454 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
School / style
Period

Getty AAT term number

300021477

Equivalent Terms used

Neoclassicism

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Commode with drawers

Maker(s)

Maker: Langlois, Pierre
Mount maker: Jean, Dominique (Probably)

Settee

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Teapot

Maker(s)

Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory (Probably)

Venus

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

Two-handled vase

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood
Designer: Templetown, Elizabeth, Lady (Attributed to)

Cupid and Psyche

Maker(s)

Factory: Wood, Enoch (Probably)
Factory: Wood & Caldwell (Probably)

Ganymede

Maker(s)

Production: Lakin & Poole

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