Journal #1: 02/23/2009 Why Study Art? Why Study History? List three reasons why someone might choose to study the arts (dance, music, visual art, theatre, etc) List three reasons why someone might choose to study the arts (dance, music, visual art, theatre, etc) List three reasons why someone might choose to study history. List three reasons why someone might choose to study history. Explain: What do you hope to gain from this course? (aside from a grade) What do you want to learn? Explain: What do you hope to gain from this course? (aside from a grade) What do you want to learn?

Origins of Neoclassical Art By Vanessa Molden Western High School

What is Neoclassicism?  The Neoclassical period lasted from the mid 1700’s through to the early 1800’s.  Characterized by:  Revival of antique styles (specifically ancient Greek and Roman) in art and architecture.  Rebellion against the surviving Baroque and Rococo styles (which were popular in Europe immediately before this time).

Neoclassicism is Linked to Political Events (HISTORY)  Revolutions established republics in France ( ) and in America ( ). [Neo-Classicism was adopted as the official art style].  Association with the democracy of Greece and the republicanism of Rome.  Napoleon used the style for propaganda.

Why Did People Become Interested in Returning to the Styles of Ancient Greece and Rome? 1. Excavations of the Ruins of Italian Cities 2. Publication of Books on Antiquity 3. Arrival of the Elgin Marbles 4. Johann Winckelmann’s Artists Circle All of these things INFLUENCED the artists of the Neoclassical period.

1. Excavations of the Ruins of Italian Cities Herculaneum in Pompeii in 1748.

2. Publication of Books on Antiquity James Stuart & Nicholas Revert publish Antiquities in Athens:

3. Arrival of the Elgin Marbles Thomas Bruce, 7 th Lord of Elgin British Museum, 1806 From the top façade of the Parthenon in Athens.

4. Johann Winckelmann’s Artists Circle German art historian. $Artists should “imitate” the timeless, ideal forms of the classical world. $A circle of international artists gathered about him in the 1760s in Rome.

Major Characteristics of Neoclassicism Return to the perceived “purity” of the arts of Rome. Return to the perceived “purity” of the arts of Rome. Model the “ideal” of the ancient Greek arts and, to a lesser, extent, 16c Renaissance classicism. Model the “ideal” of the ancient Greek arts and, to a lesser, extent, 16c Renaissance classicism. A belief that there is a permanent, universal way things are (and should be), which obviously entails fundamental political and ethical commitments. A belief that there is a permanent, universal way things are (and should be), which obviously entails fundamental political and ethical commitments. Sometimes considered anti-modern or even reactionary. Sometimes considered anti-modern or even reactionary.

Word Work- Neoclassical Period Use your textbook to locate and define the following vocabulary associated with the Neoclassical period, then use each word in a sentence. (Do this in your notebook) 1. Satire 2. Propaganda 3. Concerto 4. Concerto Grosso 5. Coda