 First settlements in Virginia  French Revolution  American Revolution

 Contemporary Rococo style  Architecture emulated both classical and Renaissance structures  Paintings were devoid of pastel colors, instead they have sharp colors.

 Jacques-Louis David. French. Rococo style and paintings were political. Official painter to Napoleon.  Thomas Jefferson. American. Architect. Style associated with Ancient Rome and Greece influences.  Francois Gerard. French. Illustrations of literature.

 Influence by the Classical period ◦ Tall columns that reach toward the top of buildings ◦ Symmetrical shape ◦ Triangular pediment ◦ Domed roof

 Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that are inspired from the classical art culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.