Neoclassical & Romanticism POWERPOINT.pptx

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1. Neoclassical Arts Grade 9 • Unit 3

2. serious no emotions sternly heroic somber colors depiction of light smooth paint surface to hide brushwork clear and crisp definition of form ‹#› RECALL ACTIVITY: WRITE THE ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW

3. serious no emotions sternly heroic somber colors depiction of light smooth paint surface to hide brushwork clear and crisp definition of form ‹#› RECALL ACTIVITY: WRITE THE ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW

4. The Neoclassical movement coincided with the 18th century Age of Reason also known as the Age of Enlightenment. The art style in this period was brought about by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman classics. Neoclassical art pieces such as paintings, sculpture and architecture generally portrayed Roman history which elevated the Roman heroes. Generally speaking, Neoclassicism is defined stylistically by its use of straight lines, minimal use of color, simplicity of form and, of course, an adherence to classical values and techniques. ‹#› NEOCLASSICISM (1780 - 1840)

5. serious no emotions sternly heroic somber colors depiction of light smooth paint surface to hide brushwork clear and crisp definition of form ‹#› NEOCLASSICISM (1780 - 1840)

6. Greek history Roman history Greco-Roman cultural attributes Allegory Virtue mythology architecture ruins Greek or Roman men in armor with swords and spears people in static calm poses draped flowing Greek robes R oman togas and sandals people looking polished in a statuesque pose ‹#› Subject Matters

7. ‹#› Paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque Periods The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo (Renaissance) Crucifixion of St. Peter by Caravaggio (Baroque)

8. ‹#› At the beginning of the 1760s, neoclassical art was a widespread and influential movement in the visual arts. Enlighten

9. Jacques-Louis David ‹#› A French painter and one of the most influential figures of Neoclassicism. He was deeply involved in the political climate of his time, especially during the French Revolution.

10. ‹#› The Death of Marat and the Oath of Horatii Reexplore

11. ‹#› Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres A French painter and student of David. He focused on idealized beauty and precision, blending classical techniques with personal interpretation. Famous works: La Grande Odalisque (1814): A sensual, idealized depiction of a reclining nude woman in a harem. Portrait of Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne (1806): Demonstrates Neoclassical grandeur.

12. ‹#› Portrait of Napoleon I & La Grande Odalisque Reexplore

13. ‹#› Antonio Canova He was an Italian artist who was one of the leading neoclassical sculptors. He was famous for his marble sculptures that rendered nude flesh. He was hailed as “the supreme minister of beauty” and “a unique and truly divine man” by his peers. His famous work was Apollo Crowning Himself (1781).

14. ‹#› Cupid and Psyche & Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Reexplore

15. Romanticism Grade 9 • Unit 3

16. Romanticism was a movement in which the artists of Neoclassical period sought to break new ground in the expression of emotion, both subtle and stormy. It embraced a number of distinctive themes, such as a longing for history, supernatural elements, social injustices, and nature. Landscape painting also became more popular due to the peoples’ romantic adoration of nature. Romanticism was a reaction to the classical, contemplative nature of Neoclassical pieces. ‹#› ROMANTICISM (1800S - 1810s)

17. Characteristics of Romanticism shows the height of action emotional extremes celebrated nature as out of control dramatic compositions heightened sensation (life and death moments) ‹#› ROMANTICISM (1800S - 1810s)

18. Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) ‹#› Delacroix is one of the leading figures of French Romanticism. His works are known for their dramatic use of color, emotional intensity, and dynamic compositions. Liberty Leading the People symbolizes the July Revolution in France, showcasing the allegorical figure of Liberty leading the charge.

19. ‹#› Liberty Leading the People & The Death of Sardanapalus Reexplore

20. ‹#› J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) Turner was an English painter known for his landscape paintings that evoke the sublime power of nature. His later works, in particular, prefigured Impressionism with their emphasis on light, atmosphere, and movement, as seen in The Fighting Temeraire .

21. ‹#› The Fighting Temeraire & Rain, Steam, and Speed - The Great Western Railway Reexplore

22. Caspar David Friedrich (1774–1840) ‹#› Friedrich was a German painter known for his contemplative landscapes that often feature solitary figures in awe of nature's majesty. Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog is one of the iconic representations of Romanticism, reflecting themes of solitude and the sublime.

23. ‹#› Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog & The Abbey in the Oakwood Reexplore

24. ‹#› Francisco Goya (1746–1828) Goya, a Spanish artist, bridged the gap between the Old Masters and modern painting. His works explore intense emotions and darker subjects, like war and human suffering, especially in The Third of May 1808 , which depicts the brutal aftermath of the Spanish resistance to Napoleon's forces.

25. ‹#› The Third of May 1808 & Saturn Devouring his Son Reexplore

26. ‹#› Slide 5 : Jean-Antoine Houdon, Voltaire, 1778, NGA 1266 , by National Gallery of Art is licensed under CC0 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons .

27. Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, Louvre Museum, 25 September 2019.jpg by Cheng-en Cheng is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons .

28. Adam’s Creation Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo , by Jörg Bittner Unna is licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons .