Jefferson and David

Humanities ScheduleMonday 18 Neoclassical Art ppt./videoTuesday 19 Finish videoWednesday 20 Sub Age of Enlightenment ReadingThursday 21 Neoclassical Art SamplesFriday 22 Drama ppt.Monday 25 Modest proposal listening/reflectionTuesday 26 Review Art and Music (if time)Wednesday 27 TestThursday 28 Make-up test/Binder CheckFriday 29 ? Spring Break!

Neoclassical ArtThomas JeffersonPromoted Neo-Palladian style architect (Andrea Palladio principles of classic Roman architecture)MonticelloCapitol BuildingMonticello

Capitol Building

Neoclassicism in visual artGet away from BaroquePurity of Roman art/idealism of Greek artSharp colorsClean lines (no Sfumato)Chiaroscuro (less though)Use of perspectiveLook of artificial light, almost like the theatre

Jacques-Louis DavidFrenchInspired by Greeks and RomansMany works were based on ancient history/mythologyOfficial artist of the French revolution/Napoleons courtPainted many portraits of revolutionary leadersCreated costumes to be worn by citizens of the republicLater self exiled (Louis XVIII)

Watch the movie andMake note of the following:Davids life (events growing up, family, where he grew up, injuries during a sword fight)Influences to his art and why he chose classical over RococoPolitical life and the roles he played (art and propaganda)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY2EqAKpKzg

Neoclassical Art SamplesDavid and various othersWhen looking at the paintings by DavidI will tell you a brief description/historical relevance of each pieceYou need to make notes of how they could be interpreted as propaganda for the revolution/NapoleonAlso make note of what they look like so you will be able to identify them on the testThe Oath of the Horatii

The Death of Socrates

The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons

Death of Marat

Napoleon at the Saint-Bernard Pass calm upon a fiery steed"

The Coronation of Napoleon

Other examples of Neoclassical ArtThe following slides are from various Neoclassical artists. Make sure you write the artist name and title

Jean-Baptiste GreuzeThe Village Bride18Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

Jean-Baptiste-Simon ChardinThe Soap Bubble

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lisabeth Louise Vige-LebrunSelf-Portrait20Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

Adlaide Labille-GuiardSelf-Portrait with Two Pupils

21Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

Thomas GainsboroughMrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan22Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

Sir Joshua ReynoldsLady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces

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Charles Wilson PealeGeorge Washington

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Benjamin WestThe Death of General Wolfe

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John Singleton CopleyPortrait of Paul Revere

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Jean-Antoine HoudonGeorge Washington

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Antonio CanovaPaulene Borghese as Venus

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Antonio CanovaCupid and Psyche

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Horatio GreenoughGeorge Washington

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Hiram PowersThe Greek Slave

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique IngresGrande Odalisque

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Anne-Louis TriosonThe Burial of Atala

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Antoine-Jean GrosNapoleon at the Pesthouse at Jaffa

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