Arts Flashcards
The Western movement in decorative and visual arts.
Neoclassicism
This movement coincided with the 18th century Age of Reason also known as the Age of Enlightenment.
Neoclassical movement
The art style in this period was brought
about by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman classics
Neoclassicism
art pieces such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture generally
portrayed Roman history which elevated the Roman heroes.
Neoclassical
This is the renewed interest in classical ideals and forms that influenced European and American society through idea, politics, and fine arts during the 18th and 19th century. It also refers to the art forms created after but inspired by the ancient times. This period was derived from the Classicism movement.
Neoclassicism
This is the period in which Greek and Roman principles and styles were reflected in society.
Classicism
refers to the art forms produced in antiquity or inspired by it afterward,
Classicism
refers to the art forms inspired by ancient times, but created later
Neoclassicism
an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style, and considered to be the pre-eminent painter of the era. His subjects of paintings were more on history.
Jacques-Louis David
a prolific Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh.
Antonio Canova
the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. He executed sculptures of mythological and religious themes characters.
Bertel Thorvaldsen (Denmark)
Three types of Neoclassical Architecture
-temple style
-palladian style
-classical block style
A design based on an ancient temple.
Temple style
based on Andrea Palladio’s style of villa construction.There are vertical supports within a balustrade known as “balusters” or “spindles.” It is also a classical method of crowning a building that has a flat or low lying roof.
Palladian style
The building features a rectangular or square plan, with a flat roof and an exterior rich in classical detail. The exterior features a repeated classical pattern or series of arches and/or columns.
Also known as Beaux-Art style
Classical block style
