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Age of Enilghtenment
1700-1800 - Age of Enlightenemnt - Time of great scientific innovation, enlightenment thinkers ermerge, lessing on superstiution, Lessoning of church and absolute monarchs powers. -
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Art HIstory
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Start of Neo-Classical Movement
An art movement that emulated the grandeur and grace of the Greco-Roman era.
Began with the Enlightenment era and came to an end during the industrial revolution. (1750-1850) -
American Revolution
A war of independence fought between the American Colonists and the British Empire. The conflict began when the British began to unfairly tax the citizens and revoked thier right to assembly. The colonists declared thier independence. The british reacted in force and the conflict rose into a major war that lasted until 1783 peace treaty. The Americans were aided by the French towards the end of the war which lended its naval power and arms to aid the colonists to victory. -
The Death of Marat
A painting by the French Painter Jaques-Louis David
This painting depicts the assination and martydom of the french revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. It is regarded as one of the most famous paintings of the revolution.
As well as being one of the leading french painters of the time David also served on governmental committes during the French revolution. -
Napoleon on his Empierial Throne
A painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.
It shows Napoleon as emperor, in the costume he wore for his coronation. This depiction of Napoleon greatly resembles that of the statue of Zues at Olympia by Phidius . Ingres was a famous french painter known for his classical technique.
