ARH2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2022
PASS WITH 75% +
,Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
Defining and providing a background of Neoclassical Art..................................................................1
The development of Classicism and Humanism.................................................................................2
Classicism.......................................................................................................................................2
Humanism......................................................................................................................................6
The development of the Renaissance..............................................................................................11
The influence of Greek and Roman ideas and style.........................................................................16
The Prevailing Ideological influences...............................................................................................19
CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................................21
BIBLIOGRAPHY.....................................................................................................................................22
, 1
INTRODUCTION
The following research assignment will provide definition, explanations,
examinations, theories, and elaborations related to the Neo-Classical topic, each
topic will have images that align to the topic and sub-heading. Neoclassical will be
defined, and a brief background will be provided. The development of classicism and
humanism will be discussed, the development of the renaissance will also be
discussed. Additionally, the Greek and Roman ideas and style will be examined.
Lastly, the prevailing ideological influences will be examined and elaborated too.
Defining and providing a background of Neoclassical Art
A time of artistic expression known as the neoclassical period is thought to have
peaked between 1770 and 1830 (Hawk 2022). It supplanted the earlier art
movements of the Rococo and Baroque eras, which were derided as being overly
ornate and superficial and emotionally extravagant, respectively (Hawk 2022).
Neoclassicism was expressed through paintings, books, architecture, and
performance art forms including music and theatre, and was thought to be more
bland or emotionless than preceding eras' expressions (Hawk 2022). The goal of the
neoclassical art movement was to rekindle the spirit of classical Greek and Roman
thinking, culture, and architecture (Hawk 2022).
Neoclassical art, often referred to as Neoclassicism and Classicism, was a
significant and pervasive trend in painting and other visual arts that started in the
1760s, peaked in the 1780s and '90s, and continued into the 1840s and '50s (Irwin
2018). When depicting Classical themes and subject matter in paintings, it typically
took the form of a concentration on stark linear design with the use of
archaeologically accurate locations and attire (Irwin 2018). Neoclassicism is an
artistic philosophy that draws inspiration from the ancient art of Greece and Rome
and emphasises harmony, clarity, restraint, universality, and idealism (Irwin 2018).
Classicism in the context of the tradition either refers to artwork created in antiquity
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2022
PASS WITH 75% +
,Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
Defining and providing a background of Neoclassical Art..................................................................1
The development of Classicism and Humanism.................................................................................2
Classicism.......................................................................................................................................2
Humanism......................................................................................................................................6
The development of the Renaissance..............................................................................................11
The influence of Greek and Roman ideas and style.........................................................................16
The Prevailing Ideological influences...............................................................................................19
CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................................21
BIBLIOGRAPHY.....................................................................................................................................22
, 1
INTRODUCTION
The following research assignment will provide definition, explanations,
examinations, theories, and elaborations related to the Neo-Classical topic, each
topic will have images that align to the topic and sub-heading. Neoclassical will be
defined, and a brief background will be provided. The development of classicism and
humanism will be discussed, the development of the renaissance will also be
discussed. Additionally, the Greek and Roman ideas and style will be examined.
Lastly, the prevailing ideological influences will be examined and elaborated too.
Defining and providing a background of Neoclassical Art
A time of artistic expression known as the neoclassical period is thought to have
peaked between 1770 and 1830 (Hawk 2022). It supplanted the earlier art
movements of the Rococo and Baroque eras, which were derided as being overly
ornate and superficial and emotionally extravagant, respectively (Hawk 2022).
Neoclassicism was expressed through paintings, books, architecture, and
performance art forms including music and theatre, and was thought to be more
bland or emotionless than preceding eras' expressions (Hawk 2022). The goal of the
neoclassical art movement was to rekindle the spirit of classical Greek and Roman
thinking, culture, and architecture (Hawk 2022).
Neoclassical art, often referred to as Neoclassicism and Classicism, was a
significant and pervasive trend in painting and other visual arts that started in the
1760s, peaked in the 1780s and '90s, and continued into the 1840s and '50s (Irwin
2018). When depicting Classical themes and subject matter in paintings, it typically
took the form of a concentration on stark linear design with the use of
archaeologically accurate locations and attire (Irwin 2018). Neoclassicism is an
artistic philosophy that draws inspiration from the ancient art of Greece and Rome
and emphasises harmony, clarity, restraint, universality, and idealism (Irwin 2018).
Classicism in the context of the tradition either refers to artwork created in antiquity
