1. Neoclassicism Jerome Abdel-Maseih AP European History-Block 3

2. Periodization 1760-1830 Neoclassicism was born in Rome in the mid-18th century, but its popularity spread all over Europe.

3. Historical Context The Enlightenment The Age of Revolution The excavation of Pompeii and Herculaneum

4. Characteristics Classical subject matter Depicted subjects from Classical literature and history People in static calm poses, Draped in flowing Greek robes, Roman togas and sandals

5. Characteristics Clear and sharp outlines within a rectilinear composition People look polished Posing in a statuesque manner, as if they’re marble sculptures

6. Characteristics Serious, unemotional, and sternly heroic. Gloomy colors with occasional bright highlights Used to convey moral narratives

7. Characteristics Neoclassical style was simple & formal Neoclassical sculpture were more restrained Less dramatic than Baroque sculpture Less fancy than Rococo.

8. Architecture

9. Goal Initially a reaction against the excesses of the preceding Rococo style Draw parallelisms between the times of the Roman Republic and the struggle for liberty in France Showing through the simplicity of the art the need of change and liberty in France, and through the heroism how the change needed to occur.

10. Pierre-Narcisse Guérin Aeneas Tell Dido the Misfortunes of the Trojan City

11. Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles

12. Joseph-Marie Vein Marcus Aurelius Distributing Bread to the People

13. Francois Gerard Portrait of the Empress Josephine

14. Jacques-Louis David Oath of the Horatii

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