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Architectural styles: Neo-classicism
Neoclassical architecture was traditional and new, historical and modern, conservative and progressive all at the same time. It was inspired by Greco-Roman forms and ideals, and a reaction against the rococo style. Distinguishing features are the use of orders, pediments, entablature, friezes and classical decorative ornaments. The Swedish equivalent of neo-classicism is often called Gustavian style, named after King Gustav III. Empire, on the other hand, is a later version of neo-classicism. In Sweden, Empire is often called Karl Johan style, after King Karl Johan XIV. Empire can simply be described as a “simplification” of the earlier neo-classicist style.
Examples of neo-classicism: Skalltorp, Gimo, Gustav III:s pavilion, Ljung, Sturehov, Haga, Gunnebo (pictured), Rosendal, Skottorp
Photo: Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons