Neoclassicism and Romanticism Quizzes

Opening Prayer

• A prayer thanking God for hearts, minds, and souls to worship.
• Gratitude for dwelling in the kingdom and presence.
• Acknowledgment of joining with all Christians globally to glorify God.
• Requesting God to be with, inspire, and lead them in their time together.
• Prayer concluded in Jesus' name.

Learning Objectives

• Identify characteristics of Neoclassical and Romantic art.
• Analyze art elements and principles of specific Neoclassical and Romantic styles.
• Compare Neoclassical and Romantic artwork characteristics.
• Create artworks using Neoclassical and Romantic techniques and styles.

Activity: Picture Analysis

• Identify artworks as Neoclassical or Romantic.

Neoclassical Period

• Popular in decorative and visual arts from 1780-1840.
• Inspired by Ancient Greece and Rome.
• Also known as the Age of Enlightenment, reviving Classical styles.
• Emphasizes reason, logic, balance, and intellectual fervor of the Enlightenment.
• Influenced by Classical art of Ancient Greece and Rome.
• Artists aimed for idealized portrayal of humans and scenes (perfection & elegance)

Characteristics of Neoclassical Art

• Portrays Roman history.
• Formal compositions (use of diagonals to portray emotions or moments).
• Employs local color.
• Features overall lighting.
• Classical geometric structures.
• Art appears calm and clear, even though feelings are restrained.

Key Neoclassic Principles

• Rationality: Emphasis on reason and clarity in artistic expression.
• Harmony and Balance: Equilibrium and order in composition, reflecting desire for clarity and control.
• Idealized Forms: Artists aimed for perfection and elegance in human portrayals.

Neoclassic Masterpieces: Painting and Sculpture

• Painting: Artists like Jacques-Louis David emphasized clarity, realism, and dramatic narratives.
• Sculpture: Artists like Antonio Canova revived idealized classical forms, creating elegant and expressive sculptures.

Famous Artists: Jacques-Louis David

• French artist (1748-1825).
• Highly educated in classical culture and literature.
• Used Roman and Greek knowledge to express political views against the French monarchy.

Characteristics of Jacques-Louis David Artwork

• Artistic style uses juxtaposition of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.
• Subtly uses chiaroscuro (light and dark).
• Idealized heroes (central figures are dominant men).
• Famous works include "Oath of the Horatii," "The Death of Socrates," and "Napoleon Crossing the Alps."

Famous Artists: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

• French artist (1780-1867).
• Successful academician, appointed President of the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in France.
• Focused on religion, history, and Greek myths in his masterpieces.
• Artistic style uses color and line direction to combine tone, character, and idea.
• Used solid and weighty forms to convey strength, along with smooth textures for elegance.
• Famous artworks include "The Anger of Achilles," "Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne," and "Portrait of the Princesses de Broglie."

Arts of the Romantic Period

• Movement in art and literature (late 18th and early 19th centuries).
• Valued imagination and emotion over reason.

Elements and Art Principles of Romantic Period

• Expressive of intense feelings
• Artistic quality with mystic and dreamlike features.
• Reflection of feelings and imagination in artwork.
• Artists highly imaginative and emotional.

Influences of the Romantic Movement

• Affected European and American moral, social, and political life.
• Contributed in the development of national pride.
• Influenced Symbolism (refined or intensified characteristics of highlighting emotions, imagination, and dreamlikeness).
• Continues to influence 20th-century Expressionism and Surrealism.

The Romantic Period: Embracing Emotion and Imagination

• Emphasized the power of emotion, intuition, and subjective experience.
• Celebrated individual expression, personal experiences, and pursuit of freedom.
• Artists found inspiration in the raw beauty and power of nature, seeking to capture its grandeur and mystery.

Romantic Literature: Poetic Expressions of the Sublime

• William Wordsworth: Celebrated nature, individual experience, and the sublime, using evocative language and imagery.
• Mary Shelley: Explored themes of ambition, creation, and the consequences of scientific exploration in her novel "Frankenstein."
• John Keats: Focused on beauty, love, and mortality, expressing intense emotions in lyrical language.

Romantic Music: Evoking Passion and Sentiment

• Beethoven: Powerful symphonies and piano sonatas, expressing a range of emotions (joy to despair).
• Chopin: Piano music capturing the essence of Romanticism, portraying longing, love, and delicate beauty.

Romantic Landscape Painting: Capturing the Grandeur of Nature

• J.M.W. Turner: Captured drama and power of nature using bold colors and swirling brushstrokes.
• Caspar David Friedrich: Conveyed awe and mystery emphasizing the sublime and power of nature in his landscapes.

The Legacy of Neoclassicism and Romanticism

• Laid the groundwork for later art movements, inspiring ideas and techniques that continue to resonate today.
• Explored themes of reason, emotion, and human experience that remain relevant and relatable.

Famous Artists: Francisco Goya

• Spanish artist (1746-1828).
• Official painter for the royal court of King Charles IV.
• Became deaf due to an illness, and is famous for his ability to read human character and portray that on his canvas.
• Famous subjects included nobility, socio-political events, and paranormal phenomena like ghosts and witches.

Characteristics of Francisco Goya Artwork

• Demonstrates skill in color use to reveal subject characteristics, and in handling color intensity.
• Depicts a bizarre and appalling atmosphere in his paintings.

Francisco Goya Artworks

• "Execution of the Defenders of Madrid," "El Maragato Threatens Friar Pedro de Zaldivia with His Gun," "The Third of May," and "Portrait of Dona Isabel de Porcel."

Famous Artists: Eugene Delacroix

• French artist (1798-1863).
• Loved painting historical events and social activities, emphasizing the climax.
• Used thick and rough paint for texture and used colors in perfect harmony to portray man's noble and courageous actions.
• Famous subjects were commonly the activities of common men.
• Famous works include "Liberty Leading the People," and "The Massacre at Chios."

Famous Artists: Théodore Géricault

• French artist (1791-1824).
• Major artist of the French Romantic movement.
• Known for his battle painting, emphasizing suffering and endurance over heroism and glory.
• Famous works include "Raft of the Medusa," and "Evening: Landscape with an Aqueduct."

Famous Artists: Jean-François Millet

• French artist.
• Famous for rural life paintings.
• Famous works include "The Gleaners," "A Shepherdess and her Flock," and "Potato Planters."

Famous Artists: Joseph Mallord William Turner

• First major artist to paint outdoors.
• Used bright and luminous colors along with thick brushstrokes to portray great artistic vision.

Artworks of Joseph Mallord William Turner

• "The Fighting Temeraire," "Shields on the River Tyne," and "Bell Rock Lighthouse"

Neoclassical and Romantic Period Differences

• Painting Style: Neoclassical is linear, with smooth areas of color and sharply defined objects; Romantic uses painterly style, with brushstrokes evident, color takes precedence.
• Subject Matter: Neoclassical often focuses on town and cultivated landscapes, while Romanticism prefers country scenes and nature.

Timeless Relevance: Lessons for the Modern World

• Neoclassical and Romantic art offer insights into enduring human values and artistic expression.
• Art's influence transcends time and cultural boundaries, shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Application: Neoclassic Art

• Students complete statements about their experience with Neoclassical Art.

Assessment: Short Quiz

• True/False quiz on understanding Neoclassic and Romantic art principles.

Identification

• Definitions for Neoclassical and Romantic art characteristics.

Who is the Artist?

• Identifying the artist of "Portait of Doña Isabel de Porcel."

Additional Artworks

• Listing specific artworks (Napoleon on his Imperial Throne, The Gleaners, The Raft of Medusa, Ivy Bridge, Devonshire).

Assignment: Graphic Organizer

• Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Neoclassic and Romantic art.

Activity #2 Fanciful Bookmark

• Students create bookmarks, referencing pages 215-216 of their MAPEH book.

Test your knowledge on the Neoclassical and Romantic art movements. Explore their characteristics, influences, and key figures through a series of thought-provoking questions. Ideal for art history enthusiasts and students alike.