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neoclassical style

[/ˌniːoʊˈklæsɪkəl ˈstaɪl/]
nounpl: neoclassical styles
estilo neoclássico
1. An architectural, artistic, and design movement of the 18th and 19th centuries that revived and reinterpreted classical Greek and Roman aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, symmetry, and proportion
The neoclassical style dominated European architecture during the Enlightenment period.
O estilo neoclássico dominou a arquitetura europeia durante o período do Iluminismo.
2. A design approach characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, and minimal ornamentation inspired by ancient classical traditions
Her interior design embraced neoclassical style with white columns and marble floors.
Seu design de interiores abraçou o estilo neoclássico com colunas brancas e pisos de mármore.
Synonyms
neoclassicismclassical revivalGreco-Roman style
Antonyms
baroque stylerococo stylemodernism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estilo neoclássico
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estilo neoclássico
Common in architectural and design contexts
Portugal
estilo neoclássico
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
revival of classicism
return to order
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