David, Oath of the Horatti and the Death of Socrates. How do David’s paintings reflect the Neoclassical interest in Greek aesthetics, culture, and values? Neoclassical painting typically involved an emphasis on austere linear design in the depiction of classical events, characters and themes, using historically correct settings and costumes. Its emergence was greatly stimulated by the new scientific interest in classical antiquity that arose during the course of the 18th century. In David compositions, it is evident that the costumes, the events, the characters, the themes and the settings fit uncontestably in an historical contest, with all it beauty.
In the painting by Jacques Louis David, The Emperor Napoleon in his study at the Tuileries, 1812 is a formal looking painting with dark colors and the painting is in focus unlike the Impressionism painting technique. The Neoclassicism painting technique is an easier painting to understand and has a classier technique than the other art styles. Impressionism art was established in the late 1800’s. Claude Monet was using the new Impressionism painting technique which included the combination of two or more pigments on a single wide paint brush, he also used what is called the ‘wet on wet’ method of painting that consisted of wet paint being painting over paint that was not yet dried. According to the artist Sayre, Impressionists painted mostly pictures of the Parisian lifestyle.
My first response when looking at the painting of Susanna and the Elders is that something is about to happen. The two men that converse to one another seem to be plotting. The images pop from the background with the use of subtle chiaroscuro, and the focal point is Susanna in the middle waiting un assumingly to bathe. The reference to neoclassical style is in her contra postal posture, as well as the way her bath robe falls innocently collecting deep folds just above the thigh. This allegory about lust demonstrates the mannerist style of the era.
Moreau was though of by many as the saviour of the grand at a time when realism had taken over the paintings at the Salon. Moreau fought for preservation of the grand part style of painting. He was seen as a painter with the potential of countering both the deteriorating art of the Salon painting and the new deluge of realism. The austere in Moreau’s painting of Oedipus and the Sphinx is resembles the epic austerity of the grand art. The painting can be said to be conceived from the one of the best compositions of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
RIWT Task One By Katie Ziegler Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Impressionism developed in the mid to late 19th century in France, and lasted until the early 20th century (Pioch, 2006). Impressionists such as Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt, and Pierre Auguste Renoir wanted to focus more on painting the “fleeting effects of nature” through quickly painted works ("Movements > impressionism," ). Instead of being inspired by historical times, Impressionists painted contemporary landscapes and scenes of modern life ("Impressionism & post-impressionism,"). They “rejected the system of state-controlled academics and salons in favor of independent exhibitions” ("Impressionism & post-impressionism,").
Romanticism and Neo-Classicism were looking at life from two different perspectives which were emotion and reason, respectively. Neoclassicism started in middle of the 18th century. It was a very educational movement for both its artists and its followers, who believed that arts should enlighten the path of knowledge and should have a reason for its make (Irwin, N.D.). Romanticism, even though it started in the same epoch as Neo-Classicism, but it’s style was more of modern than vintage. Romanticism saw things from a creative perspective which was beyond the actual appearance of things (Unknown, 2007).
It is a painting that marks David’s opinion on the time that he painted it- the late 1700’s-through using an old Roman myth. Truly, The Oath of the Horatii is a great painting that should be appreciated for its in-depth themes and commitment to progress. The painting itself is from a myth about a difficult moral dilemma. It is the depiction of three brothers from a Roman family, The Horatii, agree to end an ongoing war between Rome and Alba Longa. They agree to fight three brothers from Alba Longa, the Curiatti.
Wassily Kandinsky Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian born painter, is often known in art history to be a relative pioneer in the pure abstract art world. Kandinsky is habitually credited with inventing European abstract painting. Kandinsky consistently created works of art made up of geometric shapes and lines; all whilst using luminous colors that were appealing to the eye of the viewer. There is a sense of controversy that propagates towards Wassily Kandinsky and the famous art he produced. Clarity will be brought upon Kandinsky’s methods, as well as exploring the many motives behind what he was painting and why throughout many periods in his life that led up his involvement in the Abstract Expressionist movement.
The color palette and contrast in light and dark are subtle and subdued · How can you describe the techniques and style of Baroque artist Rembrandt of the Netherlands in his later years? heavy outlines · Description of French artist Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin. his genre paintings which depict kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities. Carefully balanced composition, soft diffusion of light, and granular impasto
Avant Garde Avant Garde was the most controversial art movements that originated in France in the mid 1800s. Avant Garde art was drawn about the working class of the world. Coubet being one of the first artist of the Avant Garde movement claimed he was the best artist in France. Artist named Millet was also portraying the working class in his art. Millet highly inspired Van Gogh and Dali.