Neoclassicism (1780-1840)
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What does the painting 'Portrait of Napoléon on the Imperial Throne' primarily depict?

  • Napoleon in a humble attire
  • Napoleon giving a speech
  • A battle scene from Napoleon's reign
  • Napoleon seated on a lavish throne (correct)

Who commissioned the painting 'The Apotheosis of Homer'?

  • Antonio Canova
  • Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
  • Charles X (correct)
  • Napoleon Bonaparte

What artistic style did the Neoclassical period primarily draw inspiration from?

  • Baroque art
  • Roman styles during the time of Alexander the Great (correct)
  • Gothic art
  • Renaissance art

Which building is NOT associated with the Palladian architectural style?

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What is Antonio Canova known for in his sculptures?

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Who is recognized as the most famous Palladian architect of the Neoclassical age?

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What is the main subject of Canova's marble sculpture 'Psyche Awakened by Cupid's Kiss'?

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Which phrase best describes the content of 'The Apotheosis of Homer'?

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What theme does Canova explore in his mythological compositions?

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Which artist is known as the first internationally acclaimed Danish sculptor?

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What is a defining feature of a classical block architecture?

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Which of the following buildings was designed by Charles Garnier?

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What was the status of 'Portrait of Napoléon on the Imperial Throne' during Napoleon's reign?

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Where is the marble sculpture of resurrected Christ by Thorvaldsen located?

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During which historical period did Neoclassical sculpture flourish?

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Which architectural style is known as 'Beaux-Arts style'?

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What significant historical event is commemorated by the 'Lion of Lucerne' sculpture?

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What unique element is typically found in Palladian buildings?

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Which architectural style does Neoclassical architecture mainly draw from?

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Which architect is known for the Library of Sainte-Geneviève?

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What is a defining feature of Temple style buildings in Neoclassical architecture?

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In which century did Neoclassical architecture begin to emerge?

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What is a common characteristic of Neoclassical architecture?

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What sets Neoclassical architecture apart from the preceding Rococo style?

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What main characteristic distinguishes the Romanticism movement from Neoclassicism?

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Which artist is recognized as the first French master of the Romantic period?

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What is a key theme commonly associated with Romantic landscape painting?

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What emotion is predominantly expressed in Romantic paintings?

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In which artwork did Géricault depict the victims of a contemporary shipwreck?

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Which of the following best reflects the emotional extremes characteristic of Romanticism?

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What type of architecture was the New York Public Library designed in?

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What is a hallmark of the compositions found in Romantic art?

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What historical event does Goya's masterpiece 'The Third of May' commemorate?

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Which mythological figure does the artwork 'Saturn Devouring His Son' depict?

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Which painting style depicts natural elements like mountains, valleys, and bodies of water?

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Who are two noted artists associated with the Barbizon School during the Romantic period?

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What does the 'Burial of the Sardine' symbolize in Spanish culture?

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Romantic sculpture can be divided into works focusing on which two themes?

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What style did François Rude favor in his sculptures?

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Which artwork by François Rude is known as La Marseillaise?

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What is a defining characteristic of landscape painting during the Romantic period?

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Which sculptors are noted as leading figures in Romantic sculpture, focusing on human and natural themes respectively?

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Who is considered the most famous animal sculptor of all time?

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What architectural movement began in England in the late 1740s?

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What is a common feature of Neogothic buildings?

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Which of the following artworks was created by Antoine-Louis Barye?

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Which structure is associated with the decorative phase of the Gothic Revival?

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What best characterizes the subjects Antoine-Louis Barye focused on in his sculptures?

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Flashcards

Portrait of Napoleon on the Imperial Throne

A painting that depicts Napoleon I on his golden throne, wearing his coronation attire.

Who commissioned "Portrait of Napoleon on the Imperial Throne"?

A painting commissioned by Napoleon I, likely for his role as King of Italy.

The Apotheosis of Homer

A large painting commissioned by Charles X of France for the Louvre.

What is the subject of "The Apotheosis of Homer"?

A painting that celebrates Homer by showcasing him with other great figures throughout history.

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Neoclassical Period

A period of art that draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman styles.

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Antonio Canova

A prolific Italian sculptor who is known for his marble sculptures.

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Canova's Sculpture Style

A style of sculpture that uses delicate and elegant forms to depict the human body.

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Canova's use of contours

The use of smooth curves and contours to depict the human body.

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Neoclassical Architecture

A style of architecture inspired by the classical era (Greece and Rome) that emerged in the 18th century, emphasizing symmetry, order, and reason.

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Pantheon, Paris

A famous Neoclassical building in Paris, known for its grand dome and circular plan.

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British Museum, London

A Neoclassical museum in London, characterized by its Ionic columns and grand facade.

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Palladian Architecture

A style of architecture inspired by the Italian architect Andrea Palladio, characterized by symmetry, balance, and the use of classical elements.

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Psyche Awakened by Cupid's Kiss

A marble sculpture portraying the passionate embrace of Psyche and Cupid, symbolizing love, beauty, and awakening.

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Thorvaldsen's Christ

A marble sculpture depicting the resurrected Christ, showcasing a majestic and inspiring figure.

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Robert Adam

A prominent Palladian architect who designed iconic American buildings like the White House and the United States Capitol.

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Lion of Lucerne

A sculpture commemorating the Swiss Guards who died protecting Louis XVI during the French Revolution.

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Classical Block Architecture

An architectural style characterized by a rectangular or square shape, flat roofs, and extensive use of classical details.

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Library of Sainte-Geneviève

A Neoclassical library in Paris known for its innovative use of iron, glass, and light.

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Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House)

A grand opera house in Paris, renowned for its opulent interior and Neo-Baroque features.

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Temple Style

A building design based on ancient temples, often featuring a continuous line of columns.

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Neoclassicism

A style that emerged in the mid-18th century, rejecting excessive ornamentation favored by Rococo.

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Peristyle

A continuous line of columns surrounding a building, often found in temple style architecture.

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Canova's Washington

A marble sculpture depicting George Washington, a figure of leadership and strength.

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What is the "Burial of the Sardine"?

The "Burial of the Sardine" is a Spanish ceremony that takes place on Ash Wednesday. It symbolizes the burial of the past, allowing society to be reborn and revitalized.

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What is Goya's "Saturn Devouring His Son" about?

This artwork portrays the Greek myth of Cronus (Saturn), who ate his children out of fear of being overthrown. It depicts the raw and terrifying nature of power and fear of losing it.

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What is the significance of Goya's "The Third of May"?

It commemorates Spanish resistance to Napoleon's armies during the Peninsula War in 1808. Goya used this dramatic painting to capture the brutal reality of the war and the bravery of the Spanish people.

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What are the key elements of landscape painting?

It includes features like mountains, valleys, vegetation, and bodies of water.

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Who were the members of the Barbizon School?

They were a group of French artists who met in the village of Barbizon. Their works emphasized natural beauty and the romantic portrayal of landscapes.

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How can Romantic sculpture be categorized?

Romantic sculpture can be divided into works that focus on the human world and those that depict the natural world. Rude and Barye were prominent sculptors representing these two categories.

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Who were Théodore Rousseau and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot?

They were influential artists who led the Romantic landscape movement in France.

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What is Landscape painting?

It focuses on the visible world, often using landscapes, mountains, vegetation, and water bodies to depict the natural beauty.

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Romanticism

An artistic movement that emerged in the early 19th century, characterized by a strong emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the power of nature.

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Emotional Extremes

A defining characteristic of Romanticism, where emotions like joy, sorrow, despair, and ecstasy were expressed to their extremes.

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Nature as Untamed

A key theme in Romantic art, where nature is depicted as untamed and powerful, often evoking a sense of awe or fear.

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Dramatic Compositions

The arrangement of elements within a painting, often used to create dramatic emphasis and guide the viewer's eye.

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Heightened Sensation

An artistic technique that uses strong colors, bold lines, and dynamic movements to create a feeling of intensity and energy.

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Jean Louis Théodore Géricault

A French painter who is considered the leader of the French Realistic school and a key figure in Romanticism.

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The Raft of the Medusa

A famous Romantic painting by Théodore Géricault, depicting the survivors of a shipwreck adrift at sea.

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French Emigration to West Africa

A period in French history during which many French people emigrated to West Africa.

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François Rude

A French sculptor known for his dynamic and emotional style, rejecting the classical repose of his time. He created many monuments that stirred the public for generations.

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Departure of the Volunteers (La Marseillaise)

A famous work by François Rude, depicting the goddess Liberty urging the French Revolution forward. Known for its dynamic and evocative portrayal of national unity.

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Antoine-Louis Barye

The most famous animal sculptor of all time, known for his detailed anatomical studies of animals, often sketching from the Paris Zoo.

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Hercules Sitting on a Bull(Barye)

A famous sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye depicting the Greek hero Hercules wrestling a bull, showcasing both power and control.

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Theseus Slaying the Minotaur (Barye)

A sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye depicting the Greek hero Theseus battling the Minotaur, showcasing a struggle between man and mythical beast.

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Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic)

A late 18th-century architectural movement that revived Gothic styles with a particular emphasis on medieval castles.

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Castellation

A defining feature of Gothic Revival architecture, featuring crenellated walls and towers, often resembling medieval castles.

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Strawberry Hill

A prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture in the 18th century, which was demolished, known primarily for its decorative elements.

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Study Notes

Neoclassicism (1780-1840)

  • Neoclassicism draws inspiration from Ancient Greek and Roman art and culture
  • The style arose during the Age of Reason (or Enlightenment)
  • Characteristics include a rebirth of Roman history in art, formal composition, use of diagonals for emotion, local color, overall lighting, and classic geometric structure.
  • Neoclassical artists aimed for order and moderation, creating realistic portrayals of classical subjects and history, with attention to costumes and details.
  • Jacques-Louis David was a prominent figure in Neoclassical painting, known for subjects focused on history.

Neoclassical Painting

  • Neoclassical artists portrayed Greek and Roman history.
  • Painters emphasized costumes, settings, and details without distracting elements.
  • Focus was on historical accuracy.

Neoclassical Sculpture

  • The Neoclassical period was a significant era of public sculpture
  • Artists sought inspiration from Roman styles of the time of Alexander the Great..
  • Antonio Canova was a highly influential Italian sculptor of the period. He focused on depicting nude figures.

Neoclassical Architecture

  • Neoclassical architecture emerged in the mid-18th century
  • It rejected the grandeur of Rococo and Baroque styles.
  • Neoclassical architecture drew inspiration from Classical Greece and Rome.
  • Andrea Palladio was an influential Italian architect.
  • Characteristics include temple-style buildings, featuring peristyle (continuous columns around the building), Palladian-style buildings (with balustrades and low roofs), and classical block architecture(rectangular or square structures with classical details like arches or columns.

Romantic Period (1800s-1810s)

  • Romanticism was a reaction against Neoclassicism's emphasis on order and reason.
  • It prioritized emotion, imagination, and nature.
  • Characteristics include heightened action, emotional extremes, celebration of untamed nature, dramatic compositions, and a heightened sense of life and death moments.

Romantic Painting

  • Romantic paintings conveyed emotion and passion.
  • Emphasis on conveying strong feelings.
  • Major Romantic painters include Theodore Gericault.
  • Important subjects include figures, landscapes, and historical events.

Famous Artists (Neoclassical, Romantic)

  • Jacques-Louis David (Neoclassicism)
  • Antonio Canova (Neoclassicism)
  • Jean Auguste-Dominique Ingres (Neoclassicism)
  • Jean-Louis-Théodore Géricault (Romanticism)
  • Eugène Delacroix (Romanticism)
  • Francisco Goya (Romanticism)

Romantic Sculpture

  • Featured human and natural world in works.
  • Famous artists included François Rude.
  • Important sculptures include the Departure of the Volunteers and Jeanne d'Arc

Gothic Revival Architecture

  • Style emerged in the late 1700s in England.
  • Imitated medieval castles or structures
  • Featured castellations (crenellated walls and towers)
  • Bricks and stones were common materials
  • Popular in Britain, commonly used throughout the West, and in the United States.

Neoclassical/Romantic Architecture Famous Buildings/Architects/Features

  • Westminster Palace (London), Charles Barry (architect, Gothic Revival).
  • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (in NYC), James Renwick (architect, Gothic Revival)
  • Library of Sainte-Geneviève (Paris, Henri Labrouste)
  • Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House), Charles Garnier

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