The main inspiration for the Eclectic movement was the desire for a more diverse and inclusive approach to art, architecture, and design. It arose in the mid-19th century as a response to the strict rules and conventions of the previous Neoclassical and Romantic styles, which were seen as too limiting and exclusive. The Eclectic movement drew on a wide range of historical and cultural sources, blending elements of different styles and traditions to create new, hybrid designs that reflected the diversity and complexity of the modern world.
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