Classicism

Origins

Classicism is a visual style that emerged in ancient Greece and Rome during the 5th century BC to the 3rd century AD. It was characterized by a return to the aesthetic principles of order, harmony, and balance that were prevalent in Greek and Roman art and architecture. The style gained prominence during the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. Classicism became famous for its focus on idealized forms, symmetrical compositions, and a sense of proportion. It celebrated the virtues of balance, clarity, and rationality.