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Art History

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    Rococo

    Rococo art began in the early 1700's around 1715 and ended 1790's in France. This art style was very playful, colorful, light, following patterns and fitting perfectly in with the themes Paris had at the moment . Rococo isn't focused too much on religion or heroic scenes it leans more into fantasy, and pleasure artist use lots of pastel colors , gardens and beautiful settings!
  • Nicolas Lancret, La Camargo Dancing, 1730, Oil on Canvas, 76.2x 106.7 cm, National Art Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Rococo

    Nicolas Lancret, La Camargo Dancing, 1730, Oil on Canvas, 76.2x 106.7 cm, National Art Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Rococo

    La Camargo Dancing is a very playful and beautiful art piece, the group of men and women having a good time together, the couple dancing the girl with a beautiful teal colored dress is all very Rococo, its not too organized but it tells a story in a very delightful way. The setting being in a garden where the trees surround them yet still in a very elegant way.
  • Francois Boucher, The Adoration of the Shepards, 1750, Oil on canvas,41.3 x 27.9cm, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.  Rococo

    Francois Boucher, The Adoration of the Shepards, 1750, Oil on canvas,41.3 x 27.9cm, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rococo

    this art piece shows how rococo was used even mixed with religion making it more "aesthetic" or even charming by using the light colors and blended in clouds, Boucher isn't too focus on teaching a lesson or being to strict about he painting its ore so relaxed and dream like, the figures are elegant but not too clear which makes it all come together in a blurred beautiful way.
  • Jean Honore Fragonards, Diane and Endymion, 1753/1756, 94.9x 136.8cm , National Gallery of Art,Washington DC, Rococo

    Jean Honore Fragonards, Diane and Endymion, 1753/1756, 94.9x 136.8cm , National Gallery of Art,Washington DC, Rococo

    This artwork is represents Rocco perfectly, it shows elegance and uses light fun colors, the clouds and the women floating on them is very dreamy and romantic looking. The way Jean uses scary and setting to make the artwork seem so calming and luring the animals surrounding the characters shows the comfortableness which is the focus, there's really no lesson to be told Jean adds an angel that makes us feel love and desire without being too specific
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    Neoclassicism

    Neoclassical is an art style that started becoming popular in Europe in the late 1700s and early 1800s, it was mainly inspired in Ancient Greece and Rome. It's a bit of the opposite of Rococo its less colorful and more simple, balanced and structured. Way less focused on a decorative scenery instead favoring clarity and structure. This work often depicts heroic figures, historical events and classical myths presented in a calm controlled and idealized way.
  • Jacquese-Louis David, The death of Socrates,1787, Oil on canvas, 51"x 77",Metropolitan Museum of Art,New York,Neoclassicism

    Jacquese-Louis David, The death of Socrates,1787, Oil on canvas, 51"x 77",Metropolitan Museum of Art,New York,Neoclassicism

    The death of socrates is an example of Neoclassicism, He uses this painting to show a moral lesson not just a story. Jacques didn't focus on the chaos or emotion of Socrates he focused on the calm and clarity even as he's about to die. The themes of this painting Is about sacrifice and moral integrity, even though this is a tragic moment the message of Socrates confidence and acceptance is very loud he's stating by his principles until the end not letting fear take over.
  • Angelica Kauffman, Self-portrait of the Artist hesitating between the arts of music and painting,1794,Oil on canvas,  1800x2490x185mm,Nostell Priory, National trust, West Yorkshire,UK,Neoclassicism

    Angelica Kauffman, Self-portrait of the Artist hesitating between the arts of music and painting,1794,Oil on canvas, 1800x2490x185mm,Nostell Priory, National trust, West Yorkshire,UK,Neoclassicism

    This artwork fits perfect into Neoclassicism because she turned a personal moment and turned it into a thoughtful deeper choice to be made in her artwork. It feels calm like she's taking her time to decide what she wants instead of rushing anything, the women look balanced in the painting like a classical scene giving it the neoclassicism we see. The main themes in this artwork are choice and virtue especially thinking of the Idea of choosing the right path in life.
  • Jacquese-Louise David, The Intervention of Sabine Women,1799, Oil on canvas,385cm"x522cm" Louvre Museum, (Paris),Neoclassicism

    Jacquese-Louise David, The Intervention of Sabine Women,1799, Oil on canvas,385cm"x522cm" Louvre Museum, (Paris),Neoclassicism

    This artwork represents Neoclassicism art using a story from Ancient Rome history to teach a lesson. The figures in this painting look strong and Idealized like war heroes, even though the scene looks crowded there still structure and it looks carefully organized. Jacques is focusing on the good instead of the chaos and conflict, he focuses on the women stepping in to stop the fighting this gives the themes of unity and duty, rather than celebrating violence.
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    Romantism

    Romanticism art began after Neoclassical art in the late 1800s to late 1900's throughout the Europe and United states. This art style went a different way for sure it focuses on romance, love, emotion, nature, imagination and intimacy. Romaticism art is meant to be more soothing, playful and enjoyable. Artist tend to highlight nature in this art style more, they make the people and interactions important but not the main focus like they do the nature or scenery surrounding them.
  • Theodore gericault, Evening, 1818, Oil on paper maroufle on canvas,Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge Massachusetts, Romanticism

    Theodore gericault, Evening, 1818, Oil on paper maroufle on canvas,Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge Massachusetts, Romanticism

    This artwork represents Romanticism in a deeper way because it makes us focus on the nature and scenery instead of the people. The mood and storm in the painting almost gives you calmness feeling but still makes you wonder what else is going on further past the bridge, building and mountains. It feels and looks like a calm rainy day making this scene almost feel perfect and romantic in nature.
  • Eugene Delacroix ,The Natchez, 1823-24 and 1835, Oil on Canvas, 90.2 x 116.8cm,Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, Romanticism

    Eugene Delacroix ,The Natchez, 1823-24 and 1835, Oil on Canvas, 90.2 x 116.8cm,Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, Romanticism

    The Natchez is a very dramatic artwork, Its focused on two parents and their new born baby shown fleeing the massacre of their tribe as Eugene described. This is a very intimate and vulnerable moment between this couple
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    French Realism

    French realism emerged around 1848 during a time of political revolution and social changes in France. Very different from romanticism, which focused on drama and emotion, Realist artist wanted to show life exactly as it was without being idealized as much. They painted everyday people like workers, farmers and ordinary people instead of mythological heroes or dramatic historic scenes. Realism, rejected fantasy and focused more on the realities of poverty and labor.
  • Rosa Bonheur, Plowing in the Nivernais, 1849, Oil on Canvas, 127 x 260cm (50x 102in.), Musee d'Orsay, Paris. French Realism.

    Rosa Bonheur, Plowing in the Nivernais, 1849, Oil on Canvas, 127 x 260cm (50x 102in.), Musee d'Orsay, Paris. French Realism.

    In this artwork Rosa Bonheur focuses on rural life and the physical labor of farming. She shows natural wildlife and work instead of anything dramatic or mythilogical, she paints famines and oxen realistically as they work. The animals are very detailed and powerful, you can almost feel the heaviness of the soil being turned. This piece reflects on French Realism because it highlights everyday labor rather that fantasy or idealized beauty. It shows real life in a respectful and realistic way.
  • Gustave Courbet, The Stone Breakers, 1849, oil on canvas, 165 x 257 cm (65 x 94in.), destroyed during World War II, French Realism.

    Gustave Courbet, The Stone Breakers, 1849, oil on canvas, 165 x 257 cm (65 x 94in.), destroyed during World War II, French Realism.

    In this artwork Gustave Courbet shows two laborers breaking stones on the side of a road. This scene feels heavy, exhausting and real there is nothing romantic about this image.The workers are just facing their work, Courbet focuses on the harsh physical labor and rough textures like the rocks and dirt showing how difficult and receptive the work is. This piece shows French Realism because it highlights poverty and manual labor without idealizing it but instead showing us the real work.
  • Gustave Courbet, A Burial at Ornans, 1849-1850, Oil on Canvas, 315x 668 cm (124 x 263in.), Musee d'Orsay, Paris. French Realism.

    Gustave Courbet, A Burial at Ornans, 1849-1850, Oil on Canvas, 315x 668 cm (124 x 263in.), Musee d'Orsay, Paris. French Realism.

    In this artwork Gustave shows a funeral in his hometown of Ornans. He doesn't make this scene look heroic or dramatic he paints ordinary towns people exactly as they are even if that's tired, or working . In this scene there is no hero or main character which makes us focus on everyone and their emotions. This is a huge painting aswell and big paintings back then were normally for important events, by giving this funeral such a big cavas he was able to challenge traditional art expectations.
  • Eugene Delacroix, Apollo saying the Serpent, 1850-1851, Oil on canvas, 66.2cm x 60.3cm , Galerie d'Apollon, Louvre Museum, Paris, Romanticism.

    Eugene Delacroix, Apollo saying the Serpent, 1850-1851, Oil on canvas, 66.2cm x 60.3cm , Galerie d'Apollon, Louvre Museum, Paris, Romanticism.

    The pastel colors and powerful illustrations are very symbolic and luring. This artwork is installed in a ceiling in the art museum of Louvre in Paris, the chaos of everything is presented in such a beautiful way the way the clouds and everything blend it almost looking golden and magical is what makes this art piece romanticism. This battle between evil and good making this art piece feel very emotional, Delacroix is all about how motion and intensity connects to romanticism and feeling.
  • Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingress, The Turkish Bath,1852-1863,Oil on canvas, 108"x110cm, Louvre Museum, Paris, Neoclassicism/Romantisicm

    Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingress, The Turkish Bath,1852-1863,Oil on canvas, 108"x110cm, Louvre Museum, Paris, Neoclassicism/Romantisicm

    In this artwork Jean-Auguste uses both neoclassicism and romanticism and even some oriental techniques, this scene is very intimate, sensual and crowded but it's not sloppy Ingress uses clean lines and and the bodies and people are very clear and focused on. This piece is more focused on the male gaze and not too much history its a a very imaginative and "desirable" art piece.
  • Rosa Bonheur, The Horse Fair, 1853, Oil on canvas, 244.5 x 506.7cm (8 ft x 16ft 7in.), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. French Realism.

    Rosa Bonheur, The Horse Fair, 1853, Oil on canvas, 244.5 x 506.7cm (8 ft x 16ft 7in.), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. French Realism.

    In this piece Bonhuer captures the energy and chaos of a real horse market in Paris. The movement feels intense and almost overwhelming , especially with the powerful horses rearing and being controlled by the men. Even though the scene feels and looks a bit dramatic it is not romanticized instead it shows real labor, real animals and a public event. This painting is HUGE which makes this scene feels important and serious. Rosa focuses on strength, motion and realism showing the working life.
  • Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day,1877, Oil on Canvas, 212.2 x 276.2cm(83x108in),The Art Institute of Chicago. Impressionism

    Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day,1877, Oil on Canvas, 212.2 x 276.2cm(83x108in),The Art Institute of Chicago. Impressionism

    In this artwork Gustave captures a modern moment in Paris during a rainy day. The scene feels calm but it also feels grey and kinda cold. This painting shows everyday people walking down the street making it very realistic and observant. The figures are sharply defined and carefully arranged, the perspective makes the street look dramatically stretched into the background. This piece focuses on modern city life and the changing urban environment rather than history or mythology.
  • Paul Cezanne, The Basket of Apples, 1893, Oil on canvas, 25.6 x 31.5 in (65 x 80cm), Art institute of Chicago, Post Impressionism

    The Basket of Apples by Paul Cezanne is an examples of post impressionism. Instead of painting objects perfectly realistic he focuses on the shape, color and the structure. The table, fruit and bottle look slightly tilted and uneven which makes us notice how the painting is built rather than just what it shows. This painting shows Cezzane's interest in breaking objects into simple form and experimenting perspectives.
  • Paul Cezanne, MOnt Sainte-Victoire, 1902-1905, Oil on canvas, 28.75 x 36.18 in., Philadelphia Museum of Art, Post Impressionism.

    This painting shows Cezzanes famous view of Mont Sainte- Victoire in southern France. Instead id making the landscape look super realistic, he breaks it into bold brushstrokes and block of color. This is all important because Cezzane's way of simplifying nature helped lead into modern art and even influenced cubism later on.
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