THE NEOCLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC PERIODS

• Neoclassicism began in the 18th century as a movement embracing the beauty and culture of classical antiquity which strongly opposed the Rococo style. Romanticism began in the late 18th century with a different artistic approach which embraces emotions and individualism.
• It came from the Greek Word neos which means new and the Latin word classicus which means first class. It is known as a western movement in decorative and visual arts. The architecture, literature, theater, and music of this period are heavily influenced by Classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. It occured alongside the Age of Reason or Age of Enlightenment (the renaissance period)

  Neoclassicism
• What are the characteristics of the Neoclassical period?

  Portrayal of Roman history

  Formal composition

  The use of diagonals to show the peak of an emotion or movement

  Local color

  Overall lighting

  Classic geo-structure
• It was a movement that emphasized emotions and channeled sentimentality, both subtle and stormy, and embraced distinctive themes, such as longing for history, supernatural elements, social injustices, and nature as well. It was a reaction to the rational and contemplative nature of Neoclassical pieces.

  Romanticism
• _____ _____ became more popular due to the people's romantic adoration of nature.

  Landscape Painting