Angie Bonk: Neoclassical Style

The neoclassical style had architecture that was based off of Roman forms. A building that is a great example of this is the Petite Trianon. They used strict architectural schemes for building like hospitals, government offices and railroad stations. Walls were painted to look like marble with the use of dark greens ans reds. This use of marble was an element that was also used in the finding of Pompeii. Although the architecture during this period seems distinctive, the furniture was even more distinctive. Some buildings these elements were used in was the Bibliotheque National and the Petite Trianon. Interiors consisted of non- free flowing curves, opposite of the Rococo period, more slender lines and walls paneled and painted with raised and decorated with classical ornamentation. The colors used in interiors are pale with white or off white with a touch of gold. Furniture included the same needs as previous french periods. Furniture was made of mahogany wood and was often painted and gilded in strong reds and greens.

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