The History of Neoclassical Architecture Neoclassical architecture originated during the 18th-century Enlightenment, a period in which reason, civic virtue, and empiricism were highly valued.

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That said, neoclassical architecture is more than a nostalgic nod to antiquity—it’s a powerful visual representation of the Enlightenment ideals of order, beauty, and civic pride.