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Victorian Neo-classical Art. 290 Printable paintings by Alma-Tadema, Godward, Lord Leighton & Bouguereau. (Lunagirl Images Fine Art and Illustration Series)

Neo — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:19:47 +0000

Victorian Neo-classical Art. 290 Printable paintings by Alma-Tadema, Godward, Lord Leighton & Bouguereau. (Lunagirl Images Fine Art and Illustration Series)

290 high-resolution 300 dpi images. All images have titles. All are carefully organized and beautifully presented for your enjoyment. Perfect for altered art, collage/mixed media, cards, scrapbooks, decoupage, stamping. Make fabric transfers, transparencies, [...]

Neoclassical (Architectural & Design Library)

Neo — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:24:53 +0000

Neoclassical (Architectural & Design Library)

Rooted in the graceful forms of antiquity, the dignified lines of neoclassical style offered a restrained alternative to the flowery opulence of rococo in the late 1700s, and its timelessness has made it a favorite again today. “Like fashion’s little black dress,” says this informative guide, “Neoclassicism is [...]

Neoclassicism in the North: Swedish Furniture and Interiors 1770-1850

Neo — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:19:34 +0000

Neoclassicism in the North: Swedish Furniture and Interiors 1770-1850

When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascend the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe culturally as well as politically. The style he fostered–Neoclassicism–was itself an international movement; there are echos in [...]

LIterature Of The Western World, Volumes I & II, Instructor’s Manual (Volum I: The Ancient World Through the Renaissance, Volume II: Neoclassicism Through the Modern Period)

Neo — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:19:08 +0000

LIterature Of The Western World, Volumes I & II, Instructor’s Manual (Volum I: The Ancient World Through the Renaissance, Volume II: Neoclassicism Through the Modern Period)

A road map for veteran and less-experienced teachers alike in finding their way around the anthology. Contains chapters on thematic threads, Formal genres, modes and strategies, Literature [...]

Lectures on British Neoclassic Literature

Neo — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:19:52 +0000

Lectures on British Neoclassic Literature

Beginning in 1660 and ending in 1785, the Neoclassic Period in literature includes such great literary works as Jonathan Swift’s GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, Alexander Pope’s THE RAPE OF THE LOCK, and William Congreve’s THE WAY OF THE WORLD. This lecture book is intended primarily as a resource for college [...]

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, [...]

Neoclassicism’s attempts to recapture Roman and Greek civilizations

Neo — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:35:16 +0000

“The most important aspects of classical art,” observed German historian and archaeologist Johann J. Winckelmann, “is its noble simplicity and calm grandeur.” As an archaeologist, Winckelmann became inspired by the ancient artifacts being recovered at the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. In the late 1700s, the popular stylization in European art was baroque and [...]

The development of neoclassical painting style in Europe and USA.

Neo — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:20:18 +0000

“The only way for us to become great”, observed Johann Joachim Winckelmann “lies in the imitation of the Greeks”. With this idea, the German-born art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann encapsulated the movement of neoclassicism. Seeking to recapture the essence of classical Greek and Roman art, neoclassicism became the widespread movement in visual art in [...]