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The characteristics and composition of neoclassical paintings

Neo — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:30 +0000

One man, dressed in rags, sits stoically in his throne as a laurel wreath is gently placed atop his head by an otherworldly angel. Surrounding him is his audience; men and women varying in facial expressions, dress, and appearance. All these personalities are so dissimilar to one another, yet so familiar to us. There [...]

Neoclassical painting versus Rococo Style & Romantic painting

Neo — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:47:26 +0000

The movement of neoclassicism was elevated by rejecting the popular movements of its day. Throughout the art world (centered primarily in Europe), the popular movement of the early 18th century in artistry was the Rococo style – which itself had been born as an extension to the baroque movement. To subscribers of neoclassical paintings, [...]

The importance of Joseph Marie Vien for the neoclassical art

Neo — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:44:23 +0000

The vision of Joseph Marie Vien had for his paintings were to resurrect a classical style of art that had been led astray. Born in France in 1748 during a time when revolutionary sentiments began cooking, Joseph Marie Vien became a revolutionary in his own form. He began a movement through his neoclassical style. [...]

The story of the ambiguous Anton Raphael Mengs

Neo — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:31:18 +0000

The movement of neoclassicism in art is often mistakenly characterized by its secularism. French painters that became the leaders of the neoclassical movement such as Jacques Louis-David and Joseph Marie Vien dedicated their paintings to support the political and social changes of their time. Namely, the French Revolution which sought to reject in one [...]

The enigmatic legacy of Pompeo Batoni

Neo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:26:46 +0000

Though he was trained to become a goldsmith, Pompeo Batoni’s heart and talent lay elsewhere. And despite his immense talents in painting, Batoni contributions to neoclassical painting are often overlooked and forgotten. His role of bringing back to life classical antiquity in mainstream art is often ignored. That is the result of several factors, [...]

Setting the stage for neoclassical architecture

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:12:29 +0000

The story and meanings behind Rococo and Baroque architecture

Nothing in existence simply “happens.” The creation of an entity requires stimulation, conception, and nurturing – whether it be an offspring, an event, or a simple idea. The increased popularity of neoclassical architecture in the mid 18th century did not occur because of a sudden [...]