Neoclassicism /
David Irwin.
- 446 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 22 cm
- Art & ideas .
- Art & ideas .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 436-438) and index.
Introduction -- Early development 1750 to 1790 – 1. The lure of Italy and beyond: The Grand Tour -- 2. Architectural innovations: public and private buildings -- 3. From Achilles to Wolfe: the painting of history -- 4. Picturesque nature: gardens and landscape paintings -- 5. Commercial initiative: furnishing the home -- Maturity 1790 to 1830 -- 6. Revolution, war and nationalism: art in the service of politics -- 7. Washington to Sydney: classicism triumphant. 8. Eating your ice under a Grecian group: living with Neoclassicism -- The aftermath -- 9. Crystal Palace to the present: the legacy of Neoclassicism.