ARTS - Neoclassic Flashcards
neoclassic came from the greek word ___ meaning ___ and the Latin word _____ similar in meaning to the english phrase ___
- neos
- new
- classicus
- first class
Western movement in decorative and visual arts was called ___
Neoclassicism
It also applies to ___, ___, ___, and ____ that were influenced by the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
literature, theater, music and architecture
The _____ _____ coincided with the 18th century ___ __ ____ also known as the Age of Enlightenment
Neoclassical movement, Age of Reason
The art style in this period was brought about by renewed interest in greek and roman classics. ______ such as ____, ____, and ____ generally portrayed Roman history which elevated the roman heroes
Neoclassical Art
such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture
Characteristics of Neoclassical
- portrayal of roman history
- formal composition
- the use of diagonals to show the peak of an emotion or moment (versus a regular moment)
- local color
- overall lighting
- classic geo-structure
period in which greek and roman principles and styles were reflected in society
Classicism
- renewed interest in classical ideals and forms that influenced european and american society through ideas, politics and fine arts during the 18th and 19th century.
Neoclassicism
- refers to art forms created after but inspired by the ancient times.
- derived from the classicism movement.
Neoclassicism
- embraced the ideals of order and moderation in
which artistic interpretations of classic Greek and Roman history were
restored to realistic portrayals.
NEOCLASSICAL PAINTING
Neoclassical painters gave great importance to the ___, ____ and details of _________ matter without adding distracting details but with as much historical accuracy as possible.
costumes, settings and details of classical subject-matter
NEO-CLASSICAL ARTISTS
- JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID (1748-1825) France
- JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE
INGRES (1780-1867) France
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
(1748-1825) France
Famous Artworks: JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID
- THE DEATH OF MARAT
- NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS
- OATH OF THE HORATII
Davidâs masterpiece shows the
portrayal of a revolutionary martyr. This is a painting of the murdered French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat.
THE DEATH OF MARAT
showed a strongly idealized view of the real crossing that Napoleon and his army made across the Alps through the Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800.
NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS
Roman legend about the
dispute between Rome and
Alba Longa. The three
brothers, all of whom appear
willing to sacrifice their lives
for the good of Rome, are
shown saluting their father
who holds their swords out for
them.
OATH OF THE HORATII
- was a pupil of Jacques-
Louis David. He was influenced by Italian Renaissance painters
like Raphael, Nicolas Pousin,
Botticelli, and his mentor, Jacques-Louis David. - great exemplars of academic art and one of the finest Old Masters of his era.
JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE
INGRES
(1780-1867) France
His paintings were usually
nudes, portraits and mythological
JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE
INGRES
Famous Artworks: JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE
INGRES
- PORTRAIT OF NAPOLĂON ON THE IMPERIAL THRONE
- THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER
The painting depicts Napoleon in his decadent coronation costume, seated upon his golden-encrusted throne, hand resting upon smooth ivory balls.
the painting was owned by the Corps Legislatif which was a part of the French Legislature. The painting was believed to be
commissioned by Napoleon as King of Italy.
PORTRAIT OF NAPOLĂON ON THE IMPERIAL THRONE
The painting was a state-commission by Charles X to have him remembered in the building works of the Louvre. The painting depicts an
image of Homer, receiving all the brilliant men of Rome, Greece, and contemporary times.
THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER
one of the great ages of public sculpture. Artists looked to Roman styles during the time of Alexander the Great for inspiration as well as to mimic their style.
NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURES
NEO-CLASSICAL SCULPTORS
- ANTONIO CANOVA
(1757-1822) Italy - BERTEL THORVALDSEN
(1789-1838) Denmark
- was a prolific Italian artist
and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately
rendered nude flesh. - opened the idea for portraying
discrete sexual pleasures by using pure contours with his mythological
ANTONIO CANOVA
(1757-1822) Italy
Famous artworks: ANTONIO CANOVA
- PSYCHE AWAKENED BY CUPIDâS KISS
- WASHINGTON
A marble sculpture portraying
the relationship of Psyche and
Cupid.
PSYCHE AWAKENED BY CUPIDâS KISS
This is a marble sculpture of Washington currently displayed at North Carolina Museum of History.
WASHINGTON