Neoclassicism vs Romanticism Flashcards

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What subject matter is often depicted in Neoclassicism?

History paintings

Stories with moral lessons (correct)

Wilderness landscapes

Landscapes devoid of human figures

What type of setting is commonly found in Romanticism?

Classical temples

Historical landmarks

Peaceful landscapes

Wilderness landscapes (correct)

What values does Neoclassicism emphasize?

Modesty, frugality, maternal love, order, and rationality

What values are emphasized in Romanticism?

Freedom and human feeling Signup and view all the answers

Describe the style of Neoclassicism.

Linear style, more concerned with draftsmanship. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the style of Romanticism.

Painterly style, more concerned with expressive brushwork. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the colors used in Neoclassicism?

Crisp, clean edges, bright colors, subservient to design. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the colors used in Romanticism?

Built up without use of lines; impasto strokes convey emotion. Signup and view all the answers

What is Neoclassicism's view on nature?

Unthinking force that can and should be controlled. Signup and view all the answers

How does Romanticism perceive nature?

Unthinking force which cannot be controlled. Signup and view all the answers

Where is truth found according to Neoclassicism?

In the past. Signup and view all the answers

Where is truth found according to Romanticism?

In the human heart. Signup and view all the answers

Who are some proponents of Neoclassicism?

David, Canova, Ingres. Signup and view all the answers

Who are some proponents of Romanticism?

Gericault, Delacroix, JMW Turner, Francisco Goya. Signup and view all the answers

Which artists does Neoclassicism admire?

Renaissance artists like Raphael. Signup and view all the answers

Which artists are admired in Romanticism?

Baroque artists like Rubens. Signup and view all the answers

What does Neoclassicism react against?

Frivolity of the Rococo. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romanticism react against?

The rationality of the Enlightenment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Neoclassicism appeal to?

Viewer's intellect. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romanticism appeal to?

Viewer's emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neoclassicism

Storytelling is central, aiming to educate and impart moral lessons through art.
Settings often include classical temples or serene landscapes, showcasing order and structure.
Emphasizes values like modesty, frugality, maternal love, and rationality.
Characterized by a linear style focused on precise draftsmanship.
Uses crisp edges and bright colors, where color is secondary to design; glazes emphasize rationality.
Views nature as a force that can and should be controlled by human reason.
Truth is derived from the past, particularly through the study of classical antiquity.
Key figures include David, Canova, and Ingres, who were inspired by Renaissance artists like Raphael.
Developed as a reaction to the frivolity of the Rococo style, promoting seriousness in subject matter.
Appeals primarily to the viewer's intellect, provoking thought and contemplation.

Romanticism

Often depicts landscapes lacking human figures, focusing on nature and emotion; also includes history paintings.
Settings feature wilderness and chaotic battlegrounds, highlighting the dramatic aspects of nature.
Values freedom and the importance of human emotion, prioritizing individual feeling.
Exhibits a painterly style with expressive brushwork that emphasizes emotion over precision.
Color application can be rich and varied, utilizing impasto techniques to increase emotional impact without linear outlines.
Considers nature as a wild and uncontainable force, reflecting the unpredictability and chaos of life.
Truth is found within the human heart, emphasizing personal experience and intuition.
Notable proponents include Gericault, Delacroix, JMW Turner, and Francisco Goya, who admired Baroque artists like Rubens.
Emerged as a response to the rationality of the Enlightenment, emphasizing passion and significance of the individual experience.
Appeals to the viewer's emotions, aiming to evoke feelings and stir the soul.

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This quiz explores key concepts of Neoclassicism and Romanticism, two influential artistic movements. Through flashcards, you will learn about their subject matter, settings, and characteristics, enhancing your understanding of art history.