Neoclassicism
What? “Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.” (Wikipedia) Neoclassical architecture is based on simplicity and symmetry
When? It was born in Rome in 1750 and ended in 1840 It’s name was later invented in 1850 European neoclassicism began in opposition to the then dominant art styles of Baroque and Rococo and later competed with Romanticism
Who? The most linchpin artists of the time were: Anton Rafael Mengs (1728-1779) Jean-Antoinen Houdon (1741-1828) Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) Jean-August-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Neoclassical bodytypes Men were pictured as muscular and strong because in ancient Greece every part of the body was supposed to represent the ideal. Men in the paintings were posing in a stance that allows their muscles to be tense and be highlighted. Women were depicted as fragile and frightened, while the men were stoic and fearless The ideal woman was completely symmetric and natural Everyone in the paintings were wearing loose clothing that “was so designed that it put not the slightest constraint upon formative nature” thus not constricting the movement of the body.
Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David Oath of the Horatii (French: Le Serment des Horaces) The painting immediately became a huge success with critics and the public, and remains one of the best known paintings in the Neoclassical style. Artist Jacques-Louis David Year 1784 Type Oil on canvas Dimensions 329.8 cm × 424.8 cm (129.8 in × 167.2 in) Location Louvre, Paris
Grande Odalisque Grande Odalisque attracted wide criticism when it was first shown. It has been especially noted for the elongated proportions and lack of anatomical realism. The work is displayed in the Louvre, Paris. Artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres Year 1814 Type Oil on canvas Dimensions 88.9 cm × 162.56 cm (35 in × 64 in) Location Louvre, Paris
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