Classicism, Renaissance and Neoclassicism Flashcards

What is the time period for the Greek classical and Hellenistic periods?

What is an example of literature from the Greek classical period?

What is the time frame for the Roman classical period?

Name a literary work from the Roman classical period.

During which centuries did the Renaissance occur?

What are examples of literature from the Renaissance?

What is the time period for the French Neoclassical period?

Name two works from the French Neoclassical period.

What time period does the English Neoclassical period cover?

Can you provide an example of literature from the English Neoclassical period?

When did the German Neoclassical period take place?

Name a literary work from the German Neoclassical period.

Greek Classical and Hellenistic Periods

Spanned from the 8th to the 2nd centuries BC.
Notable work: Homer’s "Odyssey," a fundamental epic of ancient Greek literature.

Roman Classical Period

Timeline: 1st century BC to the 5th century AD.
Key texts include Cicero’s "Letters to Atticus" and "Brutus," which reflect political and philosophical themes of the time.

Renaissance

Occurred in the 13th to 15th centuries.
Marked by a revival of learning and art throughout Europe.
Significant works: "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer and "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, which represent the blending of classical and medieval thought.

French Neoclassical Period

17th century characterized by a return to Classical themes and structures.
Prominent authors: Racine with "Berenice," Molière’s "Tartuffe," and La Fontaine’s "Adonis" showcasing drama and moral narratives.

English Neoclassical Period

Encompassed the 17th and 18th centuries.
Notable works include Dryden’s "Absalom and Achitophel," Swift’s "Gulliver’s Travels," and Pope’s "The Dunciad," which critique society and politics through satire.

German Neoclassical Period

Spanning the 18th and 19th centuries, emphasizing reason and morality.
Key writings: Lessing’s "Zur Geschichte und Literatur," Schiller’s "William Tell," and Goethe’s "The Sorrows of Young Werther," reflecting emotional depth and the human experience.

This quiz offers flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Greek classical and Hellenistic periods, the Roman classical period, as well as the Renaissance. Discover significant literary works like Homer's Odyssey and Dante's Divine Comedy while enhancing your understanding of these influential artistic movements in history.