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    Neoclassicism was an 18th-century art movement that drew inspiration from the perceived "purity" and ideal forms of ancient Greek and Roman art, featuring themes of patriotism and republican virtue. Key events that influenced Neoclassicism included excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum that uncovered ancient artifacts, publications on antiquity, and the arrival of the Elgin Marbles in Britain. Neoclassicism was adopted as the official style of France and was used by Napoleon for propaganda through architectural monuments and paintings depicting his rule.

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    Neoclassicism was an 18th-century art movement that drew inspiration from the perceived "purity" and ideal forms of ancient Greek and Roman art, featuring themes of patriotism and republican virtue. Key events that influenced Neoclassicism included excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum that uncovered ancient artifacts, publications on antiquity, and the arrival of the Elgin Marbles in Britain. Neoclassicism was adopted as the official style of France and was used by Napoleon for propaganda through architectural monuments and paintings depicting his rule.

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    Neoclassicism was an 18th-century art movement that drew inspiration from the perceived "purity" and ideal forms of ancient Greek and Roman art, featuring themes of patriotism and republican virtue. Key events that influenced Neoclassicism included excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum that uncovered ancient artifacts, publications on antiquity, and the arrival of the Elgin Marbles in Britain. Neoclassicism was adopted as the official style of France and was used by Napoleon for propaganda through architectural monuments and paintings depicting his rule.

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    Antonio Canova

    Psyche Revived by Love’s Kiss


    Overview of Neo-Classicism
    1. Art produced in Europe and North America
    from the mid-18c to the early 19c.
    2. More than just an antique revival  a reaction
    against the Baroque & Rococo styles.
    3. Linked to contemporary political events:
    a. Revolutions in France and America.
    Neo-Classicism was adapted as the official
    art style of France.
    b. Association with the democracy of Greece
    and the republicanism of Rome.
    c. Napoleon  used the style for propaganda.
    Ideals of Neo-Classicism

    Return to the perceived purity of


    the arts of Greece and Rome.

    Model the “ideal” of ancient Greek arts


    and to a lesser extent, 16th century
    Renaissance classicism.
    1. Excavations of the Ruins
    of Italian Cities

    Pompeii in 1748.

    Herculaneum in 1738.

    Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.


    D. 79, burying towns and
    leaving a treasure of
    mummified remains and
    ancient artifacts.
    2. Publication of Books on Antiquity

    James Stuart & Nicholas Revert


    Antiquities in Athens: 1762-1816.
    3. Arrival of the Elgin Marbles

    Thomas Bruce,
    7th Lord of Elgin
    British Museum, 1806 From the top façade of the
    Parthenon in Athens.
    4. Johann Winckelmann’s Artists Circle

    1. Artists should “imitate”


    the timeless, ideal
    forms of the classical
    world.

    2. A circle of
    international artists
    gathered about him in
    the 1760s in Rome.
    German art historian.
    Robert Adam

    Syon House
    Scottish architect The Red Salon
    & designer
    Syon House
    1760s
    Claude Nicholas Ledoux

    Designed a pavilion
    in 1771 for the
    Comtesse du Barry
    at Louveciennes.

    Designed a series of
    city gates for Paris
    (1785-1789).
    Claude Nicholas Ledoux

    Rotunde de la Villette, Paris


    The “Empire Style”: Percier & Fontaine
    Napoleon’s
    official
    architects.

    They remade
    Paris in the
    opulence of
    Roman
    architectural
    style.

    Arch of Peace,
    Milan, Italy
    Greek-Inspired Architecture
    British Museum Portico
    Sir Robert Smirke,
    1823-1847
    The “Federal Style” in America
    1780 – 1820
    Thomas Jefferson’s influence

    University of VA

    Monticello, VA U. S. Capitol
    The “Greek Revival Style” in

    America

    Second Bank of the US


    Philadelphia, 1824
    “Parnassus”
    Anton Raphael Mengs, 1761
    “The Oath of Brutus”
    Gavin Hamilton, 1767

    The oath was sworn as a promise of individual revenge


    against a corrupt monarchy.
    “The Death of Socrates”
    Jacques-Louis David, 1787

    The death of Socrates was a symbol of republican virtue.


    “The Oath of the Horatii”
    Jacques-Louis David, 1784

    A depiction of dutiful patriotism.


    “The Consecration of
    Napoleon & Josephine”
    Jacques-Louis David, 1805-1807
    “The Apotheosis of Homer”
    Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1827

    This assembly of great artists and writers is gathered to


    honor the ancient Greek poet before a classical temple.
    “Romulus—Victory over Acron”
    Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1812

    Painted for Napoleon’s palace in Rome.


    “The Sabine Women”
    Jean Auguste Ingres, 1799
    Furniture
    Greco-Roman motifs
    Favored by the court of Louis XV
    and later by Napoleon I
    Josiah Wedgwood

    Greek vases found in excavations became


    models for this new type of ceramics.
    Neo-Classicism continued
    Into the 19th century and beyond….
    Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

    Buckingham Palace, London

    Gate of Alcala, Madrid


    American Renaissance Movement
    National Gallery of Art
    American Museum of Natural History

    Lincoln Memorial
    Questions
    1. What are the ideals of Neo-Classical art?
    2. What four events led to the beginning of
    the Neo-Classical movement?
    3. What two wars are associated with Neo-
    Classical art?
    4. What is the time period for Neo-Classical
    art?
    5. What marks a Neo-Classical building?
    Research Project
    Choose one topic to research and complete a visual
    presentation. Your project must:
    •Show at least five visual examples of the topic’s artworks
    with their sources
    •Address all questions and items in the description
    •Proper terminology, grammar, spelling, capitalization,
    sentence construction
    •Works cited (NO WIKIPEDIA OR DISREPUTABLE
    WEBSITES)
    •Include an artwork you make inspired by the content of
    your report. Please do not make exact copies of any
    artworks, but create something combining your own style
    and Neo-Classical style. Be prepared to discuss your work
    and how it fits in with your presentation.
    Research Project

    Your presentation may be:


    • Powerpoint or Prezi
    • Speech with visuals
    • Movie/video
    • Poster
    • Other ideas?
    Research- Choose one

    1. Compare and contrast ancient Greek


    pottery and Wedgwood’s Neo-Classical
    pottery.

    2. Research the cities of Pompeii and


    Herculaneum. Make a presentation that
    shows what happened to them and what
    kinds of artworks were uncovered there.
    Research- Choose one

    3. Research the Elgin marbles. Make a


    presentation which shows how they got to
    England and argue whether they should
    remain in England or return to Greece.
    Be sure to look up experts’ theories.
    4. Research Johann Winkelmann and his
    Artist Circle. Make a presentation which
    shows why this group was influential in
    the art world.
    Research- Choose one

    5. Research the Neo-Classical style of


    architecture as used in the United States.
    Make a presentation which shows the
    Neo-Classical styles and why they were
    used. Be sure to label your buildings with
    their names, functions, and locations.
    Research- Choose one
    6. Compare and contrast Neo-Classical
    paintings with Italian Baroque paintings
    and Dutch Baroque paintings. How are
    the styles similar and how are they
    different?
    7. Explain Jacques Louis David’s
    relationship with Napoleon. How did the
    artist portray Napoleon?
    Research- Choose one
    8. What distinguishes Neo-Classical
    furniture? What makes it Neo-Classical?
    Who is the furniture intended for? What
    symbols do you see on the furniture?
    What do they stand for?
    Presentation Grading Rubric
    Research: 5 topic artworks with sources: 20
    all questions answered 20
    proper English 20
    excellent layout and design 20
    Artistic Vision (more than asked) 20

    Artwork: Explainably Neo-Classical style 20


    Explainably own style & evocative 20
    excellent focal point, layout, details 20
    Substrate: not paper, at least 12” x 12” 20
    Artistic Vision (more than asked) 20

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