Neo-Renaissance
A group of 19th century architectural revival styles which drew inspiration from a wide range of 16th century classicizing Italian modes.
Proper noun
- A group of 19th century architectural revival styles which drew inspiration from a wide range of 16th century classicizing Italian modes.
- Neo-Renaissance is at least heralded in Ledoux and others of his generation, i.e. round arches on detached columns and round-arched windows, and complete in Klenze’s Leuchtenberg Palace at Munich in 1816 and Barry’s...
- Neo-Baroque developed especially in France and Flanders from the eighteen-seventies and beyond, and in this part it enjoyed a position corresponding to that of the neo-Renaissance in Germany. - 2013, Stephan Tschudi...
- With its pilastered alcoves and richly decorated plafond, its baldachins, tapestries, brocade upholstery, and massive palm fronds, Makart's studio epitomized the neo-Renaissance style, also known as Renaissance Revival...
Synonyms: Renaissance Revival
Coordinate Terms: Neo-Baroque
Origin
From neo- + Renaissance.