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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, [...]

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 [...]

Jacques Louis David

Neo — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:09:35 +0000

When the name “Napoleon Bonaparte” is mentioned, the visual that immediately pops into minds is one of the former Emperor sitting on a horse, braving the stormy weather, and gesturing his hands forward to symbolize the inevitability and greatness of his conquests. This iconic image was intended by design to become indelibly linked with [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Times That Are Changing

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:32:09 +0000

It is woven and conditioned into our imaginations that “different” is synonymous with the “new.” To be unique requires no precedent. The field of architecture is no different in that respect – architectural movements and schools have continuously evolved, changed, and been invented because architects prefer to leave their mark and remove themselves from [...]

Neoclassical Movement

Neo — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:17:16 +0000

Neoclassicism is a movement appeared in mid-18th century as a reaction to Rococo and dominated till the end of 19th century. Neoclassic artists produced works of visual arts, architecture, literature and music. Neoclassicism tries to adopt ideals of Greek and Roman art using classical forms. Neoclassical art was mostly used in England and France [...]