Neoclassicism was an artistic movement that drew inspiration from classical antiquity. It emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the ornate, Baroque style. In painting, Neoclassical artists such as Jacques-Louis David and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicted historical and mythological subjects with an emphasis on realistic detail and composure. Sculptors like Antonio Canova and Berthel Thorvaldsen created marble sculptures of figures from antiquity. Neoclassical architecture featured temples, columns, and symmetrical designs based on Palladio, as seen in buildings like the White House and British Museum.