ARTH 102 - Neoclassicism Flash Cards

 
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The Oath of the Horatii Jacques-Louis David, 1784, French, Neoclassicism. In the style of Poussin, it references ancient Rome (fits well with artistic period), story of patriotism. Masculine -- men stand erect, take phallic symbols (swords), women are emotional. 0 CFraissi Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:05:44 GMT view revision history
An Experiment on a Bird in the Air-Pump Joseph Wright, 1768, British, Neoclassicism. Mechanism to clean air in mines demonstrated on a cockatoo. People upset as cockatoo is close to death. Scientist is about to save -- science makes people God-like. Skull symbolizes mortality. 0 CFraissi Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:05:44 GMT view revision history
The Death of General Wolfe Benjamin West, American-British, 1770, Neoclassicism. Wolfe is a Christ-like figure in death. French lost battle, but top British general killed. Native American shown, fascinating European viewers. 0 CFraissi Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:05:44 GMT view revision history

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