Neo-Greek

See also: neo-Greek

English

Alternative forms

neo-Greek

Etymology

From French néo-grec
neo- +‎ Greek

Adjective

Neo-Greek (not comparable)

(art) Describing a style of French painters and architects of the mid-19th century.

Usage notes

The term was generally applied by outsiders to certain artists of solemn and refined style, such as Hamon and Aubert, rather than being adopted by the artists themselves.

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