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07 ART IN THE 18TH CENTURY: FROM BAROQUE TO NEOCLASSICAL
Neoclassicism
return to the simpler, more functional and practical forms of classical Ancient Greek and Roman art
developed in the second half of the 18th century as a reaction against the excesses of the Rococo style
became the art of the enlightened middle class
architecture, sculpture and painting were characterised by balanced forms and no ornamentation
Neoclassical sculpture
characterised by
technical perfection
use of proportion
reminiscent of the works of the sculptors of Ancient Greece and Rome
main theme was human figure, often naked
funerary sculpture was developed
Marble was preferred material
Neoclassical painting
developed primarily in France
History paintings were an important genre
form was more important than colour
Jacques-Louis David was the greatest exponent
His work shows themes from classical antiquity
Neoclassical architecture
one of the main focuses of artists
Taking inspiration from classical models, created public buildings characteristic of the Enlightenment
banks
libraries
museums
