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Yes, Neoclassicism was indeed a reaction to Rococo art. Rococo art was characterized by lavish decoration, asymmetry, and a focus on frivolity and luxury. Neoclassicism, on the other hand, was a revival of classical art and architecture from ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing simplicity, harmony, and order. Neoclassicism sought to return to the ideals of classical art and move away from the excesses of Rococo.
Rococo
Rococo is a style of art that emerged during the Enlightenment Period. It was criticized by many for being frivolous because it focused on themes such as romance and pleasure rather than serious moral subjects. Some other types of art that were popular during the Enlightened besides Rococo were genre and Neoclassical art.
It is called rococo. The opposite is Baroque.
Classical principles and styles.