New Classical architecture
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New Classical architecture is a contemporary movement in architecture that continues the practice of classical, historicist and traditional architecture, that never ceased during the twentieth century, even as modernist styles became more dominant.
Since it is not a homogeneous architectural style and can appear in various forms, contemporary classical buildings might be also described with the terms Neo-Historism (or Historicism/Revivalism), Traditionalism or simply Neoclassical Architecture as a continuation of the historical style. Some may also perceive it as a part of the Postmodern or New Urbanist movements, although these rather contributed to a general enthusiasm for new classical architecture.
Contemporary buildings that continue the language of early modern movements, such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Streamline Moderne and Expressionism, may also be described as New Classical.
See also
- New Urbanism
- Outline of classical architecture
- Neoclassical architecture
- Revivalism (architecture)
- Postmodern architecture
