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Neoclassicism in Art

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What is the primary aesthetic attitude of Neoclassical art?

Harmony, clarity, restraint, universality, and idealism (correct)

Emotion, spontaneity, vibrancy, and dynamism

Realism, naturalism, individualism, and expressionism

Complexity, ambiguity, exaggeration, and subjectivity

What did Neoclassical art emphasize in European painting by the 1790s?

Color, atmosphere, and effects of light over outline and linear design

Outline and linear design over color, atmosphere, and effects of light (correct)

Abstract forms and surrealistic elements over realistic portrayal

Emotional expression and personal interpretation over formal structure

What did Neoclassical art oppose in society's art culture?

Realistic and detailed styles of Naturalism and Romanticism

Minimalist and austere styles of Renaissance and Gothic

Abstract and avant-garde styles of Modernism

Overly decorative and gaudy styles of Rococo and Baroque (correct)

What characterized the illustrations of Neoclassical art in European painting?

<p>Drastic and powerful simplification of the human body, denial of pictorial space, and minimal stage setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Neoclassical art bring about in classical thought?

<p>A general revival that mirrored classical thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Neoclassical Art

Primary aesthetic attitude of Neoclassical art is a revival of classical Greek and Roman art and culture.
By the 1790s, Neoclassical art in European painting emphasized moral seriousness, rationality, and a sense of civic duty.
Neoclassical art opposed the excesses and frivolity of the Rococo style, which was popular in the preceding decades.
Illustrations of Neoclassical art in European painting were characterized by clean lines, balanced compositions, and a sense of restraint and simplicity.
Neoclassical art brought about a renewed interest in classical thought, particularly in the values of ancient Greece and Rome, such as reason, order, and civic virtue.

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Test your knowledge of Neoclassicism in art with this quiz. Explore the key characteristics, influential artists, and major works of this influential movement that drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art.