American Neoclassicism

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_movement
gptkbp:artistic_technique use of light and shadow
historical accuracy
clarity of form
use of linear perspective
balanced compositions
gptkbp:artistic_vision moral instruction
idealized beauty
emphasis on reason
focus on symmetry
revival of classical antiquity
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:American_Revolution
Federal architecture
civic virtue
gptkbp:characterized_by classical themes
gptkbp:criticism lack of emotional depth
perceived as elitist
overemphasis on form
detachment from contemporary issues
limited representation of diversity
gptkbp:cultural_aspect Enlightenment ideals
rise of nationalism
post-colonial America
gptkbp:declined_in mid 19th century
gptkbp:exemplified_by gptkb:The_Capitol_Building
gptkb:The_Supreme_Court_Building
gptkb:The_White_House
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American Neoclassicism
gptkbp:influenced American architecture
American sculpture
American painting
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:European_Neoclassicism
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for public monuments
foundation for modern architecture
contribution to American identity
influence on later American art movements
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
gptkb:John_Trumbull
gptkb:Benjamin_West
gptkbp:notable_themes gptkb:heroism
patriotism
moral virtue
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:Monticello
gptkb:The_Death_of_General_Wolfe
gptkb:The_Declaration_of_Independence
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Romanticism
gptkbp:time_period late 18th century to early 19th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edward_Savage
gptkb:Gilbert_Stuart's_Athenaeum_portrait
gptkb:The_Washington_Family_portrait
gptkb:Gilbert_Stuart's_portrait
gptkb:Gilbert_Stuart's_Athenaeum_Portrait
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4