Neo-Classical refers to a style or approach that revives or imitates Classical art, architecture, literature, or music from ancient Greece or Rome, particularly those that emphasize simplicity, symmetry, order, and rationality. In the arts, Neo-Classical often refers to the movement that emerged in the 18th century as a reaction against the excesses of Baroque and Rococo styles and sought to revive the ideals of Classical antiquity. In economics, Neo-Classical refers to a school of thought that emphasizes the rational behavior of individuals and the equilibrium of markets through supply and demand.
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