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Greco-Roman revival

[/ˌɡrɛkoʊ ˈroʊmən rɪˈvaɪvəl/]
nounpl: Greco-Roman revivals
revivalismo greco-romano
1. A cultural and artistic movement that sought to emulate and revive the aesthetics, values, and artistic principles of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, typically occurring during the Renaissance and Neoclassical periods
The Greco-Roman revival of the Renaissance brought renewed interest in classical texts and sculptures.
O revivalismo greco-romano do Renascimento trouxe renovado interesse em textos e esculturas clássicos.
2. An architectural style characterized by the use of classical Greek and Roman design elements such as columns, pediments, and proportions
The museum's facade exemplifies the Greco-Roman revival architecture popular in the 19th century.
A fachada do museu exemplifica a arquitetura do revivalismo greco-romano popular no século XIX.
Synonyms
Neoclassicismclassical revivalantiquarianismclassical renaissance
Antonyms
ModernismRomanticismcontemporary design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revivalismo greco-romano
Standard term used in art history and architecture contexts
Portugal
revivalismo greco-romano / renascença greco-romana
Both terms are acceptable, with 'renascença' emphasizing the Renaissance period

Related Idioms & Phrases

a return to classical forms
revival of antiquity
classical inspiration
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