1. Art of the Enlightenment

2. Contributing factors: 17th century was a century marked by war, revolution, rationalism, and skepticism Brought out of that period by new ideas: Excavation of ancient ruins (Herculaneum and Pompeii) caused excitement in discovery of ancient worlds Aesthetic theory was introduced as “ the study of beauty and theory of art. ” A return to antiquity and the simplicity of nature (seen most in landscape art)

3. Rococo Style Decorative and nonfunctional Informality replaced formality in life and painting Baroque seen as too academic and lacking in feeling and sensitivity New themes: Love, friendship, sentiment, pleasure, and melodrama.

4. The Swing Jean- Honoré Fragonard

5. Venus Consoling Love François Boucher

6. Embarkation for Cythera Antoine Watteau

7. Landscape and Portraiture Thomas Gainsborough Portraits exhibit grace and a unique freshness (note the realism) Landscapes are somewhat mystical or fantastical while staying firmly grounded in realism Delicate mix of colors Advances in chiaroscuro (dramatic use of light and shade)

8. The Honorable Mrs. Graham

9. The Harvest Wagon

10. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews

11. You are a Classical artist! Beethoven drawing Listen to portions of Beethoven ’ s 6th Symphony Draw with crayons picture scene of music