1. (LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURIES)
NEOCLASSICAL ART
(LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURIES)
Morally uplifting, inspire sacrifice for the state
Discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum (1748) sparked renewed interest in classical art.
Figures depicted as classical characters with classical virtues

2. Angelica Kauffman Mother of the Gracchi
-depicts classical ideal of sacrificing self-interests for the family

3. Jacques-Louis David Oath of the Horatii
Most prominent French Neoclassical painter
Balanced and symmetrical composition
Classical architecture-round arches
Idealized bodies resemble classical sculpture
Ilustrates ideal of self-sacrifice for the state

4. Jacques-Louis David Death of Marat
Marat sacrificed his life for the sake of the people
Note similarity to Michelangelo's Pieta
Jacques-Louis David became painter to Napoleon

5. Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David

6. Jean-Antoine Houdon (late 18th century)
Portrayed distinguished figures of his time
Portrait of Voltaire connects him to classical figures
Portrait of Washington uses contrapposto and a mix of Roman and American symbols

7. Antonio Canova (early 19th century)
Mythological themes reflect interest in classicism
Pauline Borghese as venus-Napoleon's sister as a reclining classical nude

8. Grand Odalisque - Ingres
Recumbent nude
Mannerist elements--elongated back and twisted pose
Romantic elements--exotic subject matter
Champion of Neoclassicism
Strongly influenced by the work of Raphael

9. Neoclassical Architecture
Inspired by Roman architecture--especially the Pantheon
Influenced by Palladio

10. Chiswick House-18th century by Lord Burlington
Influenced by Villa Rotunda and Pantheon
Classical values of balance and symmetry

11. Monticello-18th century by Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson believed that Neoclassical architecture was the best style for the new American republic.
Influence of Pantheon and Villa Rotunda-portico, central dome and symmetry
Neoclassical in American also called the Federal Style