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Neoclassicism in Revolutionary America

Neoclassicism in Revolutionary America

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Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724

Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he examines how the ideals of Ancient Greece and Rome shaped the visual culture of Revolutionary America. Explore how Neoclassicism reflects Enlightenment values, political identity, and the young nation's desire to align itself with the classical past. From civic buildings to portraiture, discover how artists used classical forms to define the new American image.

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