Neoclassicism refers to the revival of classical art and architecture beginning in Europe in the 1750s and lasting until around 1830 with late Neoclassicism lingering through the 1870s. Neoclassicism is a highly complex movement that brought together seemingly disparate issues into a new and culturally rich era one that was however remarkably unified under the banner of classicism. This movement was born in Italy and France and then spread across Europe to Russia and across the ocean to the United States. The Historical Dictionary of Neoclassical Art and Architecture provides an overview of Neoclassicism focusing on its major artists architects stylistic subcategories ideas and historical framework of the 18th century style found mainly in Europe and the United States. This is done through a chronology an introductory essay an extensive bibliography and over 200 dictionary entries on famous artists sculptors architects patrons and other historical figures and events. show more