NeoClassic » Neoclassical painters

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 story of Jean August Dominique Ingres

Neo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:53:43 +0000

In our society, an obsession with the human body is commonly interpreted to signify a perversion. To neoclassical painters, such a cynical view is understandable. Not because the person himself (let us be honest about the popularly accused gender) is perverted per se, but because etiquette and morality has trumped understanding and reason. This [...]

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 [...]

Angelica Kauffmann’s artistic triumph

Neo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:16:36 +0000

With the rise of reality television, it has become banal for young girls to become child stars. Unfortunately, with the present attention deficit disorder society, their success is often brief and limited. Knowing how easily fame can be achieved as well as lost, it magnifies the impressiveness of the accomplishments of Angelica Kauffmann. Born [...]