art of the late eighteenth & nineteenth centuries

Art of the Late Eighteenth Art of the Late Eighteenth & Nineteenth Centuries& Nineteenth Centuries

Chapter 20 Chapter 20

NeoclassicismNeoclassicism

The artist who led the The artist who led the

Revolution of Neoclassicism & politics Revolution of Neoclassicism & politics

was painter Jacques-Louis David. was painter Jacques-Louis David.

David ‘s message of this painting was David ‘s message of this painting was

““Take Courage” Your cause is a noble one and asTake Courage” Your cause is a noble one and as

been fought beforebeen fought before” ” Oath of the Horath 1784Oath of the Horath 1784

Oil on CanvasOil on Canvas

Social values and taste changed in the late 1700’s . Social values and taste changed in the late 1700’s . During the beginning of the French Revolution and the During the beginning of the French Revolution and the luxurious life ended quicklyluxurious life ended quickly. .

The Time of EnlightenmentThe Time of Enlightenment

Angelica Kauffmann Cornelia, Pointing To Her Children As Her Treasures 1785Oil On Canvas

During this

time of

Neoclassicism,

women

overcame

many

obstacles &

where seen in

a different

light as they

showed their

artistic

abilities.

American ArchitectureAmerican Architecture

Monticello. Charlottesville, Va.1793-1806.

American architecture received international stature for the first time when architect Thomas Jefferson achieved the design for his Virginia home.

Monticello was designed to reminisce the Pantheon

Pantheon. Rome. 118-125 C.E.

RomanticismRomanticismWhen British houses of Parliament When British houses of Parliament

burned in a disastrous fire in burned in a disastrous fire in 18341834

J.M.W TurnerThe Burning Of The Houses of Lords And Commons 1834Oil on Canvas

Turner witnessed this event & made several sketches that soon became this amazing painting

Thomas ColeThe Oxbow.1836Oil on Canvas

The painting of Romantic Landscapes Flourished during the 1830’s. The painting of The Oxbow soon became an American inspiration for many generations.

Photography Photography

Carleton E. Watkins.The Three Brothers. 1861Photograph

In 1861 Carleton Watkins traveled to Sierra Nevada to photograph this painting in the Yosemite valley.

Many landscape & portrait painters initially believed photography was a threat to their livelihood, but soon learned of ways to explore and expand their talent.

Delacroix believed, “ photography was potentially of great benefit to art and artists”

Nadar recognized that photographers had to be inelegant & creative in order to produce works of art with a camera.

NadarSarah Bernhardt 1855Photograph

RealismRealism

A style of Art & Literature that depicts ordinary existence is known as Realism.

Romantics’ & Neoclassicists’ Both believed that art should Deal with the human experience& observation as well.

Rosa BonheurThe Horse Fair 1853-1855Oil on Canvas.

This painting was meant to capture the surging energy of These group of horses that were offered for sale. Some tamed & others untamed

ImpressionismImpressionism

Claude Monet On the Bank of the Scene, Bennecourt1868.Oil on Canvas

A group of painters sought to “paint of what the eye actually sees rather than what the mind knows” and these painting came to be known as “impressions”

Edar DegasThe Ballet Class 1870-1880Oil on Canvas

Mary Cassatt The Boating Party 1893-1894Oil on Canvas

The Post-Impressionist The Post-Impressionist PeriodPeriod

Vincent van Gogh The Starry Night. 1889Oil On Canvas

The Post-Impressionism period refers to the trends that were started around 1885 & the time that followed Impressionism.

In the 20th century both van Gogh & Gauguin’s use of colors played an important part on influencing paintings during this time

Gauguin said, “In paintings, one must search rather for suggestion than for description, as done in music..”

Paul GauguiFatata Te Miti (By the Sea)Oil On Canvas 1892.

ConclusionConclusion

I Chose this Chapter mainly because it was the start I Chose this Chapter mainly because it was the start of a new time of the modern age. of a new time of the modern age.

This time involved many rapid changes such as This time involved many rapid changes such as technological & social.technological & social.

It was the time of Enlightenment and showed a new It was the time of Enlightenment and showed a new atmosphere that mixed different people & their atmosphere that mixed different people & their cultures. cultures.

This period in time has influenced many eras of art & This period in time has influenced many eras of art & will continue to do so. The 18will continue to do so. The 18thth & 19 & 19thth centuries centuries challenged the traditional values at that time and challenged the traditional values at that time and will continue to influence artist in the future. will continue to influence artist in the future.

The EndThe End Thanks For Viewing Art of the Thanks For Viewing Art of the

late 18late 18thth & & 1919thth Centuries Centuries

By: Courtney Callahan

Art 100 DL O5 April 29, 2011

Claude Monet.Impression: Sunrise 1872Oil On Canvas