Neoclassic and Romantic Period (G4)
Neoclassic and Romantic Period (G4)
Neoclassic and Romantic Period (G4)
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NEOCLASSICISM
1780-1840
Neoclassicism
came from the greek word
“neos” meaning NEW and
latin word “classicus” which
means FIRST CLASS
Applies to Literature,
theater, music, and
architecture
“Age of Reason”
CHARACTERISTICS
OF
NEOCLASSICAL
ART
Portrayal of Roman history
Based on ancient templates Based on Andrea Palladio’s style of villa Features a rectangular or
construction
Features peristyle square plan with a flat
Features balustrade along the edge of
(continuous line of columns roof and an exteriors rich
the roof
in classical detail
around a building) there are vertical supports within a
balustrade know as “balustrers” or Classical Block aesthetic
Examples of temple style
“spindles” was also known as “Beaux
building: Classical method of Crowning a arts Style”
1. Pantheon, Paris building that has a flat or low lying roof
Classical Block
One of the famous Artist is:
2. Bristish Museaum, London Architecture also
Robert Adam (1728-1792) Britain
3. La Madeleine de Paris flourished in the US
ROMANTICISM
1800s-1810s
ROMANTICISM
Expression of emotion, both subtle and
stormy
Distinctive themes: longing for history,
supernatural elements, social injustices and
nature
CHARACTERISTICS
Shows the height of action
Emotional Extremes
Celebrated nature as out of
control
Dramatic Compositions
Heightened Sensation
o us A rti sts
Fam
Pain tin g s
Jean Louis Theaodore
Gericault