Directoire

Style of decorative arts and architecture during the Directoire period between 1795 and 1799. A severe and simplified form of Neoclassicism, the style includes Republican-inspired motifs such as clasped hands, fasces, Phrygian caps, and oak leaves.

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Page Title
Directoire
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024