Neo-Classicism, emerging in the 18th century as a reaction to Rococo, is an artistic movement advocating a return to the classical principles of ancient Greek and Roman art. Neo-classical artists, such as Jacques-Louis David, aimed to express virtue, rationality, and aesthetic ideals through simplified forms and balanced compositions. The movement influenced architecture, painting, and sculpture, playing a key role during the French Revolution. Neo-Classicism embodies a quest for order and clarity in art, following the decorative fluidity of Rococo.