Neo-Classicism
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A landmark study in art history, Neo-Classicism presents a comprehensive account of the Neo-Classical movement that swept Europe in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, reshaping painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts in the wake of Enlightenment ideals. Hugh Honour traces the movement's origins in a renewed fascination with ancient Greece and Rome, arguing that Neo-Classicism was far more than a mere stylistic revival — it was a profound cultural and moral awakening tied to political revolution and the quest for rational order. With authoritative precision, the text illustrates how artists such as Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, and John Flaxman translated classical antiquity into a bold, modern visual language. Part of the acclaimed Style and Civilization series, this volume situates Neo-Classicism within its broader social and intellectual context, making it an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of Western art history alike.
Author: Hugh Honour
Format: Paperback
Published: 1968, Penguin Books (Style and Civilization series)
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A landmark study in art history, Neo-Classicism presents a comprehensive account of the Neo-Classical movement that swept Europe in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, reshaping painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts in the wake of Enlightenment ideals. Hugh Honour traces the movement's origins in a renewed fascination with ancient Greece and Rome, arguing that Neo-Classicism was far more than a mere stylistic revival — it was a profound cultural and moral awakening tied to political revolution and the quest for rational order. With authoritative precision, the text illustrates how artists such as Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, and John Flaxman translated classical antiquity into a bold, modern visual language. Part of the acclaimed Style and Civilization series, this volume situates Neo-Classicism within its broader social and intellectual context, making it an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of Western art history alike.