The neoclassical style emerged in the mid-18th century, around the 1760s. It gained prominence during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in Europe, as a reaction against the extravagant and ornate Rococo style. Neoclassicism drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art, architecture, and philosophy, emphasizing simplicity, order, and rationality. It became a dominant style in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature.
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