Neoclassical

Question 1

Neoclassical characteristic

Answer 1

Values : order and solemnity
Tone: calm and rational
Subjects: Greek and Roman history, mythology
Technique: drawing with lines, not color, no visible brushstrokes
Role of art: morally uplifting, inspirational

Question 2

Historical context of neo classical

Answer 2

The enlightenment

Question 3

What is the enlightenment?

Answer 3

A pliosophical shift away from religion and towards science
They believed science and reason could best advance society

Question 4

What is an orrery

Answer 4

A mechanical model of the solar system

Question 5

What is the function for artworks in neoclassical

Answer 5

Heroizing the search for knowledge

Question 6

Cornelia presenting her children as her treasure

Answer 6

Artist : Angelica Kauffman
Subject: Cornelia presenting her children as her most precious jewels
Function: create a new morality that opposes the excesses of the rococo

Question 7

Oath of horatii

Answer 7

Artist: David
Story: Rome as at war with Alba. Each send their best 3, one of the Romanians is married to one of the sisters of the Albions
Moral: war > family

Question 8

Death of marat

Answer 8

Artist: David
Function: commemorate the death of marat, a writer who was responsible for bloodshed in the French Revolution

Question 9

Death of Socrates

Answer 9

Artist : David
Function: try reversing Socrates teachings

Question 10

George Washington

Answer 10

Artist: houdon
Style: naturalistic mixed with classicism
Standing contraposto

Question 11

Monticello

Answer 11

Location: charlottesville, Virginia
Architect: Thomas Jefferson
Function: residence