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8 matches to Classicism
Classicism. Art and architecture in imitation of Greek and Roman styles. Neoclassical.
Fontainebleau. School of Art. 1528-1600. Classical style of painting precipitated by above. Later, allegorical style.
Ile St-Louis, Paris.1627-64. Classical style buildings.
Malherbe, François de. 1555-1628. French poet. Foreshadowed classicism. Odes 1601.
Mansart, Francois. 1598-1666. French architect. Val-de-Grâce 1645. Classical elements in Baroque style. Subtle elegance, harmony. Mansard roof.
Palladian. Classical Roman British architecture. 1615-35 and 1715-60. Inigo Jones. Palladio.
Viau, Théophile. 1590-1626. French pre-Classical poet, dramatist. Pyramus and Thisbe 1623.
Wren, Christopher. 1632-1723. English architect. Anglicized Classicism based on French and Dutch influence. Rebuilt 50 churches after 1666 London fire. St. Paul’s 1675. Greenwich Observatory 1675. Associated with craftsmanship of Tijou, Gibbons, Thornhill, Cibber. Sheldonian Theatre 1662. Trinity College Library 1676.