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What are the key elements of Neoclassical and Romantic styles?

Neoclassicism (c. 1750-1820)

- Inspired by classical art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome

- Emphasis on order, symmetry, and harmony

- Use of simple, geometric forms

- Restrained decoration

- Emphasis on line rather than color

Romanticism (c. 1800-1850)

- Inspired by nature, emotion, and the individual

- Emphasis on imagination, creativity, and originality

- Use of bold, vibrant colors

- Expressive, often dramatic brushwork

- Emphasis on emotion and mood

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