(9.1 mApeh) NEOCLASSIC ARTS

• NEOCLASSIC

  • It is not an era rather it is an art style.
  • It emerged in the mid of 1700s to early 19th century. It focuses on reviving the classical art forms of ancient Greece and
  • Rome and follows the principles of Europe’s Age of Enlightenment.
• JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID

  • He is the most accomplished neoclassical painter and the principal advocate of neoclassical art.
  • He combined idealist style with drama and forcefulness in his art works.

  
• The Death of Socrates (1787) (JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID)

  
• Oath of the Horatii (1784) (JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID)

  
• Coronation of Napoleon (1806) (JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID)

  
• CHARACTERISTICS OF JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID'S ARTS

  SUBJECT

  Historical events, mythology, and portraits

   

  THEMES

  Heroism and virtue. political commentary, and emotional intensity.

   

  MEDIUMS

  Oil painting and drawing.

   

  PROCESS

  Extensive research and sketches.

   

  TECHNIQUES

  Chiaroscuro, strong color palette, dramatic poses and expressions, clear lines and forms.
• PRINCIPLES OF JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID'S ART

  EMPHASIS

  He highlights the central figures or themes in his

  paintings

   

  BALANCE

  Symmetrically balance.

   

  RHYTHM

  Repetition of colors, shapes and lines.

   

  PROPORTION

  Realistically scaled.
• JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES

  He was influeced by David and has admiration for Ancient Greek.

  His art works shows the styles of David such as sharp outline, reserved emotions, and studied composition.

  
• Jupiter & Thetis (JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES)

  
• The Apotheosis of Homer (JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES)

  
• Portrait of Monsieur Bertin (JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES)

  
• CHARACTERISTICS OF JEAN-AUGUSTE DOMINIQUE INGRES ARTS

  SUBJECT

  Historical and mythological figures, portraits, and religious themes.

   

  THEMES

  Beauty and elegance, cultural heritage, emotion and sensuality

   

  MEDIUMS

  Oil painting and drawing.

   

  PROCESS

  Oil on canvas, graphite, and chalk.

   

  TECHNIQUES

  Chiaroscuro, strong palette, dramatic poses and expressions, clear lines and forms.
• PRINCIPLES OF JEAN-AUGUSTE DOMINIQUE INGRES ART

  EMPHASIS

  Highlighted central figures using light and positioning.

   

  BALANCE

  Symmetrically balance.

   

  RHYTHM

  Repetition of lines and shapes

   

  PROPORTION

  Realistically scaled.