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Neoclassical Art
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-reaction against the orante baroque and rococo style
-embraced the enlightenment values of reason, logic, and the creation of a utopia -Characteristics: +values: order and solemnity +emotional tone: calm and rational +subjects: Greek and Roman History, Mythology +Technique: emphasis on drawing, no visible brush strokes +Role of Art: morally uplifting, inspirational, presenting perfection and conscious mind, civic duty, pride and virtue |
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-"The Death of Socrates"
-Jacques Louis David +father of neoclassical art -Socrates charged with corrupting minds of other which is punishable by death, buty gave him the choice of exile. He drank poision to follow through on law -There shouldn't be any Roman arches in Greek times -There shouldn't be Renaissance perspectives -Socratic teaching: use reason to gain knowledge -Lack of passion in painting |
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-"The Oath of the Horatii"
-Jacques-Louis David -Sons off to defend Rome -Swearing an oath to fight until death for Rome -Women represent forshadow of what will happen to the boys -Horatii in center -Sense of civic duty |
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-"The Death of Marat"
-Jacques-Louis David -Marat +famous for French Revolution +Spent most time in bath tub due to skin condition +Victim of foul play, murdered by Charlotte Courde a double agent +letter is from her -expression of Marat is that of a martyr like Pieta -painting has a sense of giving up life for others |
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-"Grand Odalisque"
-Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres -long backbone=sensual -"wanted his brushstrokes to be as smooth as an onion" -photoreal detail and texture of fabrics -face idealized (Greek) |
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-"Madame Mortessier"
-Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres -She has porcelin skin showing that she is of the upper class -She has a hint of a smile |
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-"Napolean on his Imperial Throne"
-Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres |
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-"The Death of General Wolfe"
-Benjamin West -General Wolfe +British Commander killed in battle who was a beloved general in service to his country and fought along with his men -Wolfe looks towards light(sky) but on the verge of death (black sky) |
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-"Colonel Guy Johnson"
-Benjamin West -most pic are battle figures and scenes |
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-"Death of Nelson"
-Benjamin West -Admiral Ward who died on the ship and then put in a jar of alcohol until the sailors reached the shore +soliders usually dumped over |
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-"The Battle of La Hogue"
-Benjamin West -Sea battle -great deal of perspective -more movement than most pics |
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-"Cupid and Psyche"
-Antonio Canova -Story about pure love lasting through difficult times -Statue creates an x configuration and the arms creates a circle meaning infinity (symbol of 2 becoming 1/marriage) |
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