OUGD603 - Typeface design - Neoclassical, Classical & Grecian architecture

Neoclassical architecture was Dobson preferred style and its purest form it emphasises the wall more than anything and maintains separate identities to each of its parts. The style is born from a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulae as an outgrowth of some classicising features of the Late Baroque architectural tradition. Neoclassical architecture is still designed today, but may be labelled New Classical Architecture for contemporary buildings. Although it was a reaction to the Rococo style, Neoclassicism was a desire to return to arts of Rome, and the more vague perception of Ancient Greek architecture.  The main characteristics of Neoclassical architecture are the grand scale of the buildings, the simplicity of geometric forms, the Greek (particularly Doric) detailing, dramatic columns, blank walls and clean and elegant lines.  By emphasising the simplicity of the wall and its flat, planar quality, as well as the separation of elements, the style was seen as a reaction to the more lavish excesses of Rococo.