Neoclassical
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Neoclassical may refer to:
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General:
- NeoclassicismNeoclassicismNeoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome...
, any of a number of movements in the fine arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture beginning in the 17th Century- Neoclassical architectureNeoclassical architectureNeoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing...
, an architectural style of the 18th and 19th Centuries - Neoclassical sculptureNeoclassical sculptureNeoclassical sculpture was a sculptural style of the 18th and 19th centuries. The neoclassical period was one of the great ages of public sculpture, though its "classical" prototypes were more likely to be Roman copies of Hellenistic sculptures. The neoclassical sculptors paid homage to an idea of...
, a sculptural style of the 18th and 19th Centuries
- Neoclassical architecture
- Neoclassical balletNeoclassical balletNeoclassical balletis the style of 20th century classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine. It draws on the advanced technique of 19th century Russian Imperial dance, but strips it of its detailed narrative and heavy theatrical setting...
, a term describing the ballet style which uses traditional ballet vocabulary, but is generally more expansive than the classical structure allowed - Neoclassical economicsNeoclassical economicsNeoclassical economics is a term variously used for approaches to economics focusing on the determination of prices, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand, often mediated through a hypothesized maximization of utility by income-constrained individuals and of profits...
, a general approach in economics focusing on the determination of prices, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand - Neoclassical growth model, a term used to sum up the contributions of various authors to a model of long-run economic growth within the framework of neoclassical economics
- Neoclassical school, a school in criminology that continues the traditions of the Classical School within the framework of Right Realism
- Neoclassical theology, a school of thought influenced by the metaphysical process philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead
Music:
- Neoclassicism (music)Neoclassicism (music)Neoclassicism in music was a twentieth-century trend, particularly current in the period between the two World Wars, in which composers sought to return to aesthetic precepts associated with the broadly defined concept of "classicism", namely order, balance, clarity, economy, and emotional restraint...
, a musical movement of the 20th century particularly popular in the period between the two World Wars - Neoclassical (Dark Wave)Neoclassical (Dark Wave)Neoclassical Dark Wave refers to a music genre within the Dark Wave movement. It is characterized by the use of ethereal atmosphere and angelic female voices but also adds strong influences from classical music. Neoclassical Dark Wave is distinct from the academic art music form known as...
, a genre of darkwave music - Neo-classical metalNeo-classical metalNeo-classical metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that is heavily influenced by classical music. It refers to a very technical performanceExact quote from the french text: "L'arrivée du néoclassique remet au goût du jour la virtuosité et le travail de l'instrument", « Les secrets du metal-...
, a subgenre of heavy metal music influenced by classical music - Neoclassical (New Age)Neoclassical (New Age)Within the broad movement of New Age music, neoclassical New Age music is influenced by and sometimes also based upon early, baroque or classical music, especially in terms of melody and composition. The artist may offer a modern arrangement of a work by an established composer or combine elements...
, a subgenre of new age music
See also:
- Neoclassic (automobile), a car that is made somewhat in the image of the classic cars of the 1920s and 1930s