Neoclassicism held sway for roughly eighty years (1750 to 1830). This style originated in France, and than spread in all directions (Sidney, St Peterburg, Philadelphia etc.). It is known that Napoleon’s favorite style in art was neoclassicism. If we look back, we can see that everything in that time, from the middle of 18th  to mid 19th century were dominated by one style: Neoclassicism. Houses, churches, museums, banks and shops were designed in that new style which penetrated all levels of society.

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