Research Statement and Annotated Biblioghraphy

The following are resources for my research into the fundaments and principals of neo-classical design.

Book:  Neo-classicism A&I (Art and Ideas)

This book is a broad study of Neoclassicism covering every aspect and manifestation of the Neoclassical style ranging between the artisan to the utilitarian, from the style's first appearance to the style's decline and appearances in modern society. This publication will assist in my definition and understanding of Neoclassicism as a whole. [1]

Journal Article: Neo-Classical Aesthetics of Art and Science: Herman Helmholtzand the Frog-Drawing Machine

This article covers specifically the mathematical and scientific interpretation of Neoclassical Design, and speculates on the method for which the style can be manipulated and recreated in modern society. This will become useful for my research on the contemporary understanding and application of the style. [2]

Edited Book: Neoclassical and 19th Century Architecture

A publication that examines the cultural trends of the neoclassical period, and the architectural as a result, this book will assist my research by helping my understanding of the society that influenced and developed neoclassicism as an architectural and artistic style. [3]

Website: http://www.metmuseum.org

This website provides a timeline of artistic and design movements including Neoclassicism. This website will help my research by placing the style into a chronological context with many references to images and articles that will also assist in understanding the fundaments of Neoclassicism. [4]

Image: Baltimore Basilica

This image provides an insight into the architecture and design of the first basilica in the United States to be built in this style, and is an inspiration for my research into the style as a whole. [5]

Bibliography

1:  Irwin, J. (1997). Neo-classicism A&I (Art and Ideas), Pg 1-447, Los Angeles, USA: Phaidon Press

2:  Wise, M.N. (2007), The Hans Rausing Lecture, Neo-Classical Aesthetics of Art and Science: Herman Hlmholtzand the Frog-Drawing Machine (No. 10),1-52.

 3: Middleton, R. (Ed.) (1980), Neeoclassical and 19th Century Architecture, New York: Abrams

4:  Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, Neoclassicism, Retrieved from http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/neoc_1/hd_neoc_1.htm

5: Greim, J. (2011), Baltimore Basilica, Retrieved from http://www.artwanted.com/imageview.cfm?ID=1092361