Classicism/Neo-Classicism

Classicism first appeared during the Renaissance after the fall of Byzantium; during the 16^th and 17^th century the style became predictable, using geometry and grids (the Golden Triangle), the classical orders and the use of Roman and Greek ornamentation

Examples:

Frederic Leighton
Nicholas Poussin

Neo-Classicism

This was a distinct movement of artists. The movement began about 1760 and was a reaction against the Rococo and the Baroque movements. In Europe, the movement was best shown in the Palladism architecture of Georgian England. In art the movement was at its height at the time of David and Beidermeier

Revived in the 19^th century by architects such as Lutyens and then again in the 20^th century between the Wars.

Examples can be seen at Syon House and Kenwood House