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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.