Ch.2 - Classical Paradigm Flashcards
The Seller of Cupids
Joseph-Marie Vien
Agrippina Landing at Brindisium
Benjamin West
Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi
Angelica Kauffman
The Oath of the Horatii
Jacques-Louis David
Perseus
Antonio Canova
What are three common themes of Neoclassical works?Z
Patriotism, Sacrifice, and Courage
How are neoclassical works often defined in terms of composition?
They are often known for their Symmetry, Proportion, and Simplicity. Think of formal composition, accurate detail, solid lines
Where do the themes draw influence from?
Classical and Mythological themes with contemporary costumes and settings
What sparked interest in the Neoclassical movement?
Archaeology (which was then a new science) and the findings in Italy and Greece of ancient art and architecture. Discovery of ruins of Pompeii
What was something that Neoclassical artists would depict in their works, but Greco-Roman artists never would?
Flaws within the subjects of the works
