...First, I will need to say what Jacques-Louis David’s political messages that are encoded in his paintings that I can see. David’s messages were a crisis is coming, freedom and unity will happen, the cost will include blood and death and these messages can be seen in three painting. “Oath of the Horatii” shows three roman men in battle entire reaching for their blades that are being held by their father whom is holding them by the blades themselves with the wives behind the father sadden and hoping the men come back alive. I associate this work with the crisis that is coming for the young men were chosen to win a dispute with another city and this can apply to David’s message for at the time there is a problem massing in Europe between the king...
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... Abstract This paper is to contrast and compare three works of art, showing their similarities. This is in an effort to evaluate and analyze the artwork. Neoclassicism As the French revolution began in 1789, the French Court’s luxurious life ended quite suddenly. The French court society ended and was transformed quite suddenly. Taste changed along with the social structure. Jacques-Louis David, a painter was an artist that was instrumental in change and led the way to the revolutions in the way of art and politics. He believed that art should serve a beneficial social purpose during social and governmental reform (Frank, 2011). David was a French painter in neoclassical style and considered to be the premier painter of his era. When David painted “The Oath of Horatii” he began a style of art called Neoclassicism which is an emulation of Greek and Roman art. The Oath of Horatii is about virtue and the willingness to die for liberty. This work is oil on canvas painting created in 1784. David was commissioned by the Administrator of Royal Residences. The painting is of three brothers from Roman legend. The scene is of them saluting their loyalty and patriotism before waging war against the Curatii brothers representing Alba Longa, settling a conflict between the states. One sister were engaged to one of the Curatii brothers and wept when she got the news that he had been killed. When her brother Publius heard of this he...
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...the next two hundred years. This explosion was the High Renaissance taking place during the 1500s through the early 1700s. In this era was the birth of the old masters like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti and Raffaello Santi to name a few. This time brought about masterpieces like Leonardo's "The Last Supper", Michelangelo's "Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel", and Raphael's "School of Athens". During the mid-eighteenth century was the French Neoclassical period which ran alongside the French Revolution. Neoclassical artists depicted noble and stoic subjects from history and began replacing Rococo style. With the revolt against Rococo style painting taking place this lead to the commissioning of the painting "Oath of the Horatii" by painter Jacques-Louis David. Step 2: Giotto Di Bondone’s creation of “Madonna Enthroned” shows how artist began to create paintings that looked more realistic and natural with the use of perspective and shading. Subjects within paintings began to have a look of weight as well. Step 3: The differences between Proto Renaissance, High Renaissance and Neoclassical are: Proto Renaissance: Had a dying influence from...
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...c Rococo vs. Neoclassical Art Karina Smith Western Governors University November 25, 2013 Rococo vs. Neoclassical Art Periods Over the years, works of art have developed and varied greatly across genres and time periods. From the cave paintings of the Paleolithic era to the abstract expressionism and Pop Art of the 21st century, we have seen styles of art evolve and develop. These styles and periods of art sometimes reflect past artists and styles and other times introduce an era of completely new art genres and styles. Two different art periods that succeeded each other is rococo and neoclassicism. Rococo is a style of art that began in the early to mid-18th century and was closely followed by the neoclassical art movement. Rococo art originated in France in the early 18th century and was itself an evolution of the earlier style of baroque art. Rococo art emphasized elaborate, detailed, and ornamental elements in sculpture and architecture, and more realistic representations in paintings. Coming off the era of baroque art, which was very much influenced by religion and endorsed by the Catholic Church, rococo art thrived in a time where secularism was becoming a more dominant theme in social attitudes. This Age of Enlightenment saw a shift toward loosened morals and a light-heartedness in the social climate that was, in turn, reflected in the art of that time period. Some characteristics of Rococo art is light, airy colors and delicate, curling themes. In fact, the...
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...The Neoclassical art period occurred in the 18th century Age of Enlightment and has been defined to have been between the years of 1780 CE and 1820 CE. This art period started when Pompeii was accidentally rediscovered in the 1700’s after Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering all the occupants. Europeans were fascinated with the frozen city and this revitalized the interest in the classical art of Rome and Greece. Neoclassical art techniques used light and dark colors to contrast, simulating the Baroque art time period. The artists from the Neoclassical period eliminated the heavy use of vibrant colors and busy compositions. The Neoclassical artists focused on techniques more uniform by using formulas and perspectives that were more exact. The subjects in many of the paintings from this time period looked shiny or glossy due to the artists attempting to hide their brushstrokes to make their artwork simulate the polished look of a marble sculpture. During this time period the American colonies claimed independence from Great Britain and the French Revolution broke out in Paris. The 1700’s marks the industrial revolution in Britain as well. This time period is referred to as the Age of Reason. It was a more stable and a traditional time and there seemed to be a general respect for authority. The Romanticism time period and has been defined to have been between the years of 1800 CE and 1850 CE. Romantic artists wanted to focus on emotional experiences instead of looking...
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...Running head: IWT1* HUMANITIES ASSIGNMENT RIWT Task 1 Tracy Amerson, RN Western Governors University Abstract This paper will discuss and analyze creativity as the continuation of, or as a reaction to, an earlier historical art period. We will be looking at the Romanticism period and the Neoclassicism period. We will discuss the relationships between the two periods as well as the differences and how one period originated in reaction to the other period. ASSIGNMENT RIWT Task 1 Art has revolved around all different eras and periods of time. Art has been around since the beginning of time and has branched off into many sectors. Works of art vary from genres and time periods to specific types. I chose to compare the Romanticism Period and the Neoclassicism Period. The term Neoclassicism refers to the classical revival in European art, architecture, and interior design that lasted from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. This period gave rebirth to the art of ancient Rome and Greece and the Renaissance as an opposition to the ostentatious Baroque and Rococo art that preceded the movement. Neoclassicism emphasized courage, sacrifice, nationalism and tradition. Neoclassical artists incorporated classical styles and subjects, including columns, pediments, friezes, and other ornamental schemes into their work. They were inspired by the works of Homer and Plutarch and John Flaxmann’s illustrations for the Illiad and Odyssey. Also...
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...Classical and Neoclassical The classical art period is thought of as a time which expressed itself in architecture, art, music and literature. (Miriam-Webster, 2015) The ancient Greek and Roman cultures embraced order and predictability. During the 15th and 16th centuries classicism spread throughout Europe in many forms, depicting rigorous discipline and training. This art period even promoted the formation of schools of art and music. The Neoclassic art movement began in Europe during the late 1700’s and continued until the early 1800’s. This movement’s goal was to revive ancient Greek and Roman or Classic style in European art. The Neoclassical style highlighted tradition, valor, sacrifice and nationalism which mirrors the style of the classic period The Neoclassic art movement spread through most of Europe, but the French and English artists embraced neoclassical art even more. There were several reasons for the inception of neoclassicism. One of the well-known reasons was the discovery at the ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii. Ancient artifacts of Classical works were located at these locations. It was noted on Arteducation .com (2015) that German art historian Johann J. Winckelmann commented about classic art. He stated that “noble simplicity and calm grandeur” were the most important aspects. And since the current art movement was the extremely ostentatious baroque and rococo art styles, many artists chose to return to the classic style. In...
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...Neo-Classicism and Romanticism Though the Neo-Classical and Romantic art periods sit side by side on the Art History timeline, their values and inspirations couldn’t be farther apart. Whereas Neo-Classical art valued the precise forms and order of Classical Roman and Greek art, Romantic artists were inspired more by the unrestrained, dramatic works of the Medieval and Baroque eras. Both art periods (Neo-Classical and Romantic) came about in response to (and a desire to differ from) an earlier period. The Neo-Classicists were rebelling against the vulgarity and excesses of the Rococo period and the Romanticists were displaying their rejection of the order, harmony and rational thought of the Neo-Classicists. The Neo-Classical art period (like many art periods) evolved from a previous art period -in rebellion from it. This art period, however, is different from most in that it wasn’t invented by the active artists of the time. It was, perhaps, the first art movement started by writers and theoreticians (Lucie, 1992). German scholar and leading propagandist for the Neo-Classical movement, Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) deplored the Rococo style, which was all the rage in Dresden, where he worked. In his pamphlet, Thoughts on the Imitation of Greek Works in Painting and Sculpture, he said that the modern artists could only become great again by imitating Greek art (Stokstad, 2005). Cardinal Alessandro Albani (1692-1779), who possessed a large collection of ancient...
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...FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, METHODS, & MODES IN THE HUMANITIES – Task 1 A1 - Renaissance The Renaissance period began in Italy around 1300 and spread throughout Europe during the 1400 and 1500’s. This period signified the beginning path to incredible change in customs, ways of life and institutions that had existed in Europe for almost a thousand years. Many of the new ideas of this period still influence our lives today. The beginning of this period the European countryside was broken up into large estates owned by the wealthy nobles. Most people were peasants, who worked the land for the noble owners. All parts of life centered around religion mainly the Catholic Church which was very powerful. Throughout the Renaissance, the large estates were taken over by royalties like kings and princes and built strong kingdoms and national governments. The people began to move from the farm to the cities. The Protestant reformation weakened the Catholic Church and divided Christians into many different groups. (Renaissance Art. 2013). I believe the greatest milestones that came out of the Renaissance are was that of Art and Education. This was a period of rebirth of the classic ideas of ancient Greece and Rome, and at this time, there was a great deal of energy placed on man rather than God. Art of this time used new forms and techniques to show the ideas of this new age. The Art was focused on glorifying man. Renaissance artist were sought-after and gained fame during this...
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...and the beginning of the Gothic style. The symbolism of light. Renaissance Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture – Re-birth of classical culture; the continued development of naturalistic techniques, especially perspective; the High Renaissance achievement of Leonardo da Vinci, followed by Michelangelo and Raphael. Baroque – A continuation of the Grand Manner; in Italy, a naturalism employed for dynamic effect often in support of Counter-Reformation aims, the same bombast is used in support of the French kings and, with more Calvinist sobriety, for the new rulers of Holland where realistic tendencies tended to outweigh the idealistic approaches of the Italians. Rococo a late outgrowth of Baroque. Neo-Classic Painting – In the work of David, an idealizing style associated with the French Revolution, a heroic art looking back to classical ideals and values, and Renaissance like stability and balance of composition. In the work of his followers a less political, even conservative style. Romantic Painting – In the work of Gericault and Delacroix, the use of loose expressive brushstroke, vigorous color and light, and sometimes controversial contemporary topics chosen in a spirit of the revival of leftist political ideology. Realism – A style whose optical aims were to dispense with conventions and ideals and to paint the world “as it is”. This too was employed by Courbet in interests of contemporary social and political concerns, and by Manet as social critique. Subjects were...
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...advocated agricultural improvement, commercial society, expanding consumption, and the application of innovative rational methods to traditional social and economic practices. The spirit of innovation and improvement came to characterize modern Europe and Western society. Politically, the Enlightenment had a direct impact on some rulers--in eastern and central Europe—whose policies came to be known as enlightened absolutism. Section One: Formative Influences of the Enlightenment Section Overview Chief factors that fostered the ideas of the Enlightenment The Newtonian worldview the political stability and commercial prosperity in Great Britain after 1688 the need for administrative and economic reform after the wars of Louis XIV the consolidation of what is known as a print culture Ideas of Newton and Locke Isaac Newton The achievements in science from Copernicus to Newton convinced European thinkers that both the ancient and medieval Christian worlds were incorrect and confused...
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...Critiques Chapter 1: 1. Mona Lisa is one of the most famous pieces of art work in the world. Leonardo da Vinci used a light and dark contrast in this portrait to achieve the emphasis of her mysterious facial expression. (Page 2). 2. The artwork of the “Kenyan woman” there was a variety of colors. The colors in this work portrayed the beauty in different cultures. The smile of the Kenyan woman shows that happiness is beauty. (Page 3). 3. This picture is of the Column of Trajan in Rome, Italy. The spirals on this piece of architecture portray the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte. The history and antiqueness of this column makes this picture beautiful. (Page 8). Chapter 2: 1. Sol LeWitt’s “Lines from four corners to points on a grid” shows how even a line can make a piece of artwork. This piece of work portrays simplicity along with complexity with the use of lines. (Page 28). 2. Elizabeth Catlett’s “Sharecropper” shows the strength of an African American woman. The use of texture in this picture shows the harsh environment the woman was living in. The woman’s look shows her overcoming the hard times. (Page 33). 3. Jacob Lawerence’s painting “Harriet Tubman Series No. 4” portrays a sense of freedom. The people in his painting seem to be jumping and leaping for joy as they overcame an obstacle in their lives. (Page 35). Chapter 3: 1. The artist Deliah Montoya’s artwork known as “Los Jovenes (Youth)” shows a bond of friendship. It portrays the culture...
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...Painting with Blue and red Barnett Newman, Voice of Fire, 1967 Owned by the national gallery of Canada, museums try to get these different collections. Very close to Canada culture, shown at the expo 67 in Montréal, the world’s fair. When the work came up for by the widow by the artist, the museum thought, it was a great idea, and offered a much lower price than what she could get at auction. But the how this work defies our expectations in art. One of those are is representation. Art should represent something, it seems to reject and deny it. If the red and blue and been jumbled up it would look like fruit sitting on the table it would look closer to art sitting on the table. But Newman intention in painting thought, it was much more widely accessible, something that everybody can understand. His intention was to create an artistic vocabulary and have a universal appeal. He was hoping to achieve something cross-cultural, but it was naïve on the artist’s part. It’s not just its not representational. It also doesn’t tell a story, that’s what we count on, on art to tell us a story. Although, art can only show you a moment of the story. The newman said he was inspired by the old testament in the bible. How we look at it and bring our own expectations of art is much more literal. He does something symbol. He is representing a timeless essence in the story. I’m showing you the essence of the story. The difference between an art work and the expectations of art. It seems to not show...
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...Law and the Humanities Online Dr. Hugo Walter Spring 2014 Email: HGW@BerkeleyCollege.edu HUM360 Online 4 Credit Hours Office Hours: Online every day, seven days a week (Sunday through Saturday). Please always feel free to email me with any questions. I will also designate an hour each week when I will be available on Blackboard IM to answer your questions. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the treatment of legal themes in literature, music, film and other visual arts as part of a broader consideration of the relationship between the humanities and the law. Students will explore the ways that the humanities utilize different perspectives and aesthetic styles in the discussion of such legal themes as morality, justice, equality and authority. COURSE GOALS At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to: Articulate the contribution made by law and the humanities as a field of study. Articulate the ways that imaginative portrayals of law often convey concerns about the process and practice of law with greater persuasive force than factual texts. Identify recurring themes that are investigated in law and the humanities, such as the difference between legal and moral codes, the role of custom in establishing legal norms, the role of punishment, the imperfect functioning of the legal process, unfairness in the criminal justice system, bias against minorities and the poor. Understand the...
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...ARTS TEACHERS’ GUIDE Grade 9 ARTS Teacher’s Guide Unit I WESTERN CLASSICAL ART TRADITIONS GRADE 9 Unit 1 ARTS TEACHERS’ GUIDE GRADE 9 Unit 1 WESTERN CLASSICAL ART TRADITIONS LEARNING AREA STANDARD The learner demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts and processes in music and art through appreciation, analysis and performance for his/her self-development, celebration of his/her Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and expansion of his/her world vision. key - stage STANDARD The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of music and arts of the Philippines and the world, through appreciation, analysis, and performance, for self-development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision. grade level STANDARD The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of Western music and the arts from different historical periods, through appreciation, analysis, and performance for self-development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision. CONTENT STANDARDs The Learner: demonstrates understanding of art elements and processes by synthesizing and applying prior knowledge and skills demonstrates understanding that the arts are integral to the development of organizations, spiritual belief, historical events, scientific discoveries, natural disasters/ occurrences and other external phenomenon ...
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