Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 1 out of 1 pages
Summary

Grade 11 Visual Arts - Neoclassicism Summary

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 1 out of 1 pages

This Neoclassicism summary explores the 18th-century movement’s focus on order, clarity, and classical themes. Covering the cultural context and stylistic traits of artists like David, this guide is essential for understanding Neoclassicism’s moral and idealistic values

Content preview

NIT19/1991/I9N-ereaction artists first
against frivolous Rococo

sought to replace the
Style Neo-classical
,




sensuality as what they


Viviijjiiji"
viewed as
triviality and replace it with
something that was



I
and character
logical , solemn in tone ,
moralizing in


BACKGROUND
· mid 18th Century
· social , political and intellectual
change
. Pneoclassicism was adopted as the
official art style after the establishment
CHARACTERISTICS :

· industrial andFrench
revolution
neo-classicism to mirror classical
of the republic (Later modified to serve ·
art as
propaganda hard-edge · linear
painting defined by architectural frame
sought propagandistic
·

Napleans needs clarity cool serious molded and
M · theme stated with , use of colour ·
figures carefully placed
antiquity found in Greece and Rome
· shallow picture plane · balanced compositions · mathematical compositions (geometric
·
however imitation was selective
(only austere and
little brushstrokes dark
Idealised qualities (e Polyklaites
·
strong moral influence · show very o
background


·
JACQEE SIONIS DLATHID ,
·
·JEAN AMSTE DDIMINIQUE HERE S ,




↳ most influencial neo-classical movement painter Grande adalisque
>
-




sculptural and moral seriousness admired .
style
>




during a time of mounting
social unrest
Characteristics
increasingly unpopular
:
court and
aristocracy became
=




themes of patriotism , duty and heoric struggle for liberty calligraphic line Idealism
>
· ·



* ideals of the revolution · expressive contours · rounded volumes

& of Horati · academic work
·
main theme : Beauty
·
bright use of color · sentimental portraits
theme conflict
:
between patriotic and · Sculpturesque
sensual flowing lines
family love
·




·
rhythmically flowing contours
>
figures placed groups
that is emphasised Polished surfaces smoothy painted planes of body
-


·



by three
arches of the architecture
Madame Moltessier ,u
>
emotional female
figures contrast
masculine figures
red image emphasises passion
SCULPTURE
in




art
·
influenced by ancient
·
principles had less revolutionary impact ARCHITECTURE
Death of Marat sculptors avoided dramatic twists
-The and

poses and coloured marble surfaces
>
characterized
eyelids drooped and head
heavy by baro que and rococo

on shoulders · preferred crisp contours and noble
,
stillness
Idealised
paintedmarked face is by
(young & healthy
Venus Itallica
suffering but is *
-
also gentle and overcome with peace by :
Antonis Canova

the objects placed in the
In the composition are borrowed
from the subjects world and help

suggest the victims
simplicity grandeur
Wache
and vs . the assassing treachery .
Karl Friedrich
by
:

The face , body and
objects are dowsed in light very softly and highlight modelled after Greek Doric
Style
·

the expression of kindness on Marats face .

Document information

Schooljaar
200
Uploaded on
November 1, 2024
Number of pages
1
Written in
2020/2021
Type
Summary
$3.19

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
TanyaChigs
4.0
(4)
Sold
18
Followers
4
Items
44
Last sold
1 day ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions