Neoclassical <p>Refers to the style of European and American architecture and fine and decorative arts between the mid-18th century and the mid-19th century inspired by archaeological discoveries in the Mediterranean and Near East and characterized by the imitation of Greek and Roman forms and motifs. Also considered a reaction to Rococo opulence, Neoclassical works are often linear, symmetrical, and even severe.</p> <p>Source: Art &amp; Architecture Thesaurus<br /><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300021477">http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300021477</a></p>