The archaeological discovery of the ancient city of Pompeii stimulated the development of __________.
A)Neoclassicism
B)Romanticism
C)Rococo
D)Grand Manner painting

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The archaeological discovery of Pompeii in 1748-8 stimulated the development of Neoclassicism. This art movement was characterized by a renewed interest in classical art, architecture, and ideas from ancient Greece and Rome. The ruins of Pompeii provided artists with a direct link to the classical world, inspiring them to incorporate elements of ancient art into their work.

The Archaeological Discovery of the Ancient City of Pompeii Stimulated