Neoclassic-Romantic Arts Flashcards
(48 cards)
In the middle of the 18th century, _________ was born out of rejection of the Rococo and late Baroque styles.
Neoclassicism
Romanticism began in the same era but its approach had to do with the Romanticism began in the same era but its approach had to do
with the ______?
modern or new rather than the traditional
The word neoclassic came from the Greek word neos meaning new and the Latin word ______ which is similar in meaning to the English phrase “first class”
classicus
The Western movement in decorative and visual arts was called ______.
Neoclassicism
It also applies to literature, theater, music, and architecture that were influenced by the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Neoclassicism
The Neoclassical movement coincided with the 18th century _______ also known as the Age of Enlightenment.
The art style in this period was brought about by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman classics.
Age of Reason
- 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 geostructure
Neoclassicism
This is the period in which Greek and Roman principles and styles were reflected in society.
Classicism
It also refers to the art forms created after but inspired by the ancient times. This period was derived from the Classicism movement.
Neoclassicism
refers to the art forms produced in antiquity or inspired by it afterward
Classicism
always refers to the art forms
inspired by ancient times, but created later.
Neoclassicism
Neoclassical artists embraced the ideals of order and moderation in which artistic interpretations of classic Greek and Roman history were restored to realistic portrayals
NEOCLASSICAL PAINTING
-Was 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
-was a pupil of Jacques-Louis David.
-He was influenced by Italian Renaissance painters
JEAN-AUGUSTEDOMINIQUE INGRES
His paintings were usually nudes, portraits and
mythological themes.
He was regarded as one of the great exemplars of academic art and one of the finest Old Masters of
his era.
JEAN-AUGUSTEDOMINIQUE INGRES
The Neoclassical period was 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
-was a prolific Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh.
-He opened the idea for portraying discrete sexual pleasures by using pure contours with his mythological compositions.
ANTONIO CANOVA
was the first internationally acclaimed Danish
artist.
He executed sculptures of mythological and religious themes characters.
BERTEL THORVALDSEN
Neoclassical architectural styles started in the mid-18th century. It turned away from the grandeur of Rococo style and the Late Baroque.
NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
was a style principally derived from the
architecture of Classical Greece and Rome and the
architectural designs of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio
NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
These buildings were uncommon during the Renaissance as architects of that period focused mainly on applying classical elements to churches and modern buildings like palazzos and villas
TEMPLE STYLE
Many temple style buildings feature a peristyle (a
continuous line of columns around a building), a rare feature of Renaissance architecture
TEMPLE STYLE
The building features a rectangular or square plan, with a flat roof and an exterior rich in classical
detail.
CLASSICAL BLOCK STYLE
- buildings were based on Andrea Palladio’s style of villa construction.
- There are vertical supports within a balustrade known as “balusters” or spindles”.
- It is also a classical method of crowning a building that has a flat or low lying roof.
PALLADIAN STYLE
