Classicism, Renaissance and Neoclassicism Flashcards

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

8th - 2nd centuries BC (correct)

1st century BC to 5th century AD

13th - 15th centuries

17th century

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

Homer's Odyssey

What is the time frame for the Roman classical period?

8th - 2nd centuries BC

1st century BC to 5th century AD (correct)

13th - 15th centuries

17th - 18th centuries

Name a literary work from the Roman classical period.

Cicero's Letters to Atticus Signup and view all the answers

During which centuries did the Renaissance occur?

13th - 15th centuries Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of literature from the Renaissance?

Canterbury Tales, The Divine Comedy by Dante Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period for the French Neoclassical period?

17th century Signup and view all the answers

Name two works from the French Neoclassical period.

Racine's Berenice, Molière's Tartuffe Signup and view all the answers

What time period does the English Neoclassical period cover?

17th and 18th centuries Signup and view all the answers

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

Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel Signup and view all the answers

When did the German Neoclassical period take place?

18th and 19th centuries Signup and view all the answers

Name a literary work from the German Neoclassical period.

Lessing's Zur Geschichte und Literatur Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

Description

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.