Neoclassicism is a term used to describe an artistic and architectural movement that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. Synonyms for neoclassicism include the classical revival, the Greek revival, and the Enlightenment movement. The classical revival was a time when artists and architects sought to emulate the ancient Greeks and Romans in their work. The Greek revival was a specific movement within neoclassicism where the art and architecture of ancient Greece were the primary influence. The Enlightenment movement was characterized by a focus on reason and science, which was reflected in the neoclassical art and architecture of the time.