Arts: Neoclassicism Flashcards
where did the word “neoclassic” come from?
Greek word “Neos” meaning “new” and
Latin word “classicus” which is similar in meaning to the english phrase “first class”
the western movement in decorative and visual arts
neoclassicism
concluded with the 18th century
Age of Reason also known as
Age of enlightenment
characteristics of neoclassical art
• portrayal of Roman history
• formal composition
• the use of diagonals to show the peak of an emotion or moment
• local color
• overall lighting
• classic geo structure
Neoclassical artists embraced the ideas 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 costumes, settings and details of classical subject matter without adding dis distracting details but with as much historical accuracy as possible.
neoclassical painting
was an influential French painter, considered to be the pre-eminent painter.
his paintings were more on history
Jacques-Louis David
David’s masterpiece shows the portrayal of a revolutionary martyr. This is a painting murdered of the French revolutionary leader Jean Paul Marat.
The death of Marat
The painting that showed a strongly idealized view of the real crossing that Napoleon and his army made across the Alps through th Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
It was a large painting that depicts a scene from a 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 Horatii
Was influenced by Italian Renaissance Painters
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
His paintings were usually nudes, portraits and mythological themes
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Regarded as one of the great exemplars of academic art and one of the finest Old Masters of his era.
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
The painting depicts Napoleon in his decadent coronation costume, seated upon his golden-entrusted throne, hand resting upon smooth ivory balls. The painting was believed to be commissioned by Napoleon as King of Italy.
Portrait of Napoleon on the Imperial Throne
The painting was a state commission by Charles X to have him remembered in the building works of Louvre. The painting depicts an image of Homer, receiving all the brilliant men of Rome, Greece contemporary times.
The Apostheosis of Homer
