Neoclassicism

Question 1

What is the enlightenment and how did it affect the art?

Answer 1

The enlightenment was an intellectual movement, which influenced art to look more classical

Question 2

What is the Grand Tour?

Answer 2

This was when young men traveled trough cities in Europe. It influenced the art bc they would take ideas from where they went with them

Question 3

What were the political motives of neoclassical art?

Answer 3

To show the importance of enlightened governments, such as greece and rome

Question 4

Joseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery

Answer 4

contrast of light and dark; philosopher is godlike, science over religion; ordinary people looking in

Question 5

Angelica Kauffmann, Cornelia Presenting Her Children as Her Treasures

Answer 5

Clothing classical; woman presented as ideal mother; proportional and balanced

Question 6

David, The Oath of the Horatii

Answer 6

comment on gender, women are more emotional; proportional and ideal bodies; allegiance to state is more important than family relationships