Art Movements: Neoclassicism and Romanticism

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Neoclassicism was a reaction to the exuberance of ________________________.

Baroque and Rococo

What was the 'Age of Reason'?

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.

Neoclassicism was influenced by ancient ______________________________ statues.

Greek and Roman

What are the characteristics of Neoclassicism?

Muted colors, short & smooth brush strokes, ancient looking architectural elements. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Francisco Goya?

A Spanish romantic painter and printmaker, considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassical: The Family of ___________, Goya.

Charles IV Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassical: The Third of ________, Goya.

May Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassical: The __________, Goya.

Colossus Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism: Concentration on _______________________________ and history for subjects.

Greek and Roman mythology Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism: Prioritization of the _________________ nude.

heroic male Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism: Somewhat dramatic ___________________.

lighting Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism dominated early __________.

1800's Signup and view all the answers

What was Romanticism a reaction to?

Enlightenment and Neo-Classicism. Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism: Looks to ___________________________ for inspiration.

Middle Ages Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Romanticism?

Emotions, intuition, nature, nationalism, religion, unique individual. Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of Romanticism?

Emphasis on nature, its beauty, majesty, and unpredictability; religious or spiritual themes. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Caspar David Friedrich?

A 19th-century German Romantic landscape painter, considered the most important German artist of his generation. Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism: The Cross in the _________________, Friedrich.

Mountains Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism: Wanderer Above a _____________________, Friedrich.

Sea of Fog Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism: ________________ under the Snow, Friedrich.

Abbey Graveyard Signup and view all the answers

What did Romantic art focus on?

Emotions, feelings, and moods of all kinds including spirituality, imagination, mystery, and fervor. Signup and view all the answers

What varied widely in Romantic art?

Landscapes, religion, revolution, and peaceful beauty. Signup and view all the answers

The brushwork for Romantic art became _____________ and less precise.

looser Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neoclassicism

Reaction against the exuberance of Baroque and Rococo styles.
Emphasized reason and logic, reflective of the "Age of Reason" movement in the 18th century.
Draws inspiration from Greek and Roman art, particularly ancient statues.
Characterized by muted colors, short and smooth brush strokes, and ancient architectural elements.
Important artist: Francisco Goya, a Spanish romantic painter known for his influential works in late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Notable Neoclassical works by Goya include "The Family of Charles IV" and "The Third of May."
The emphasis on Greek and Roman mythology served as a primary source for subject matter.
Prioritized the depiction of heroic male nudes in art.
Employed somewhat dramatic lighting techniques to enhance the visual impact.

Romanticism

Dominated the artistic landscape of the 1800s, emerging as a response to Enlightenment ideals and Neoclassicism.
Reacted against science and reason, seeking to express emotion and individuality.
Looked back to the Middle Ages for inspiration, embracing themes of mysticism and folklore.
Focused on emotions, intuition, nature (often portraying it as mysterious), nationalism, religion, and the unique individual experience.
Emphasized nature's beauty, majesty, and unpredictability, often incorporating spiritual or religious themes.
Key figure: Caspar David Friedrich, a pivotal German Romantic landscape painter of the 19th century.
Noteworthy works include “The Cross in the Mountains” and “Wanderer Above a Sea of Fog."
Romantic art centered around the exploration of emotions, feelings, and moods, including spirituality and imagination.
Subject matter was diverse, ranging from landscapes and religion to revolution and serene beauty.
Characterized by looser and less precise brushwork compared to its Neoclassical predecessors.

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Explore the significant art movements of Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Understand their reactions to previous styles, key artists like Francisco Goya, and their distinctive characteristics. This quiz will examine the influences, themes, and techniques that define these two pivotal periods in art history.