American Art Begins Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.
Journal #7 Part 1: The reading discusses Greek Slave and George Washington as examples of neoclassical sculpture. List the neoclassical elements of each sculpture. Why isn’t George Washington a successful example of this movement?
Hiram Powers The Greek Slave 1843 marble 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. high Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Hiram Powers The Greek Slave 1843 marble 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. high
Horatio Greenough George Washington Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Horatio Greenough George Washington 1832-1841 marble approximately 11 ft. 4 in. high
Part 2 For each of the following paintings, write the title in your journal and respond to the following: How does the painting fit with the neoclassical movement? Analyze the composition, color, line, light, etc. **during discussion add additional significance of each as mentioned in the critical reading.
The Death of General Wolfe Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Benjamin West The Death of General Wolfe 1771 oil on canvas approximately 5 x 7 ft.
Portrait of Paul Revere Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. John Singleton Copley Portrait of Paul Revere ca. 1768-1770 oil on canvas 2 ft. 11 1/8 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.
Charles Willson Peale The Staircase Group ca. 1795 oil on canvas and wood
Part 3 Here are a few examples of American neoclassical architecture. How are these elements being adapted to fit with American society?
Charlottesville, Virginia Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Thomas Jefferson Monticello Charlottesville, Virginia 1770-1806
Benjamin Latrobe Tobacco Capital Washington, DC 1809 Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Benjamin Latrobe Tobacco Capital Washington, DC 1809
Benjamin Latrobe Corncob Capital Washington, DC 1809 Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Benjamin Latrobe Corncob Capital Washington, DC 1809
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