ALC106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Classical Antiquity, Louis Davids, Impressionism
Tahlia Ramsay Week 3 March 19-23
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Neo-classicism
the revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music.
Romanticism
a movement in the arts and literature which originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing
inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.
Impressionism
a style or movement in painting originating in France in the 1860s, characterized by a
concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially in terms of the
shifting effect of light and colour.
Expressionism
a style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner
world of emotion rather than external reality.
Naturalism
a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail.
Realism
the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it
accordingly.
German Expressionism
Several related creative movements in Germany that hit peak in Berlin in the 1920s.
Camera Obscura
Where an inverted image, when imaged through a key-hole aperture could be projected
onto a wall/screen right-way up.
Neo Classicism (1770-1830)
Classicism and neoclassicism are made up of historical traditions, aesthetics and attitudes of
Greece and Rome.
The classical Ideal
The influence of classical antiquity increased in the way of artistic style in 18th century
Europe. As a result of the Renaissance, interest in harmony, simplicity and proportion
become popular as they looked at past times of great beauty. Students began to copy these
antiquities, in the middle of the grand gallery. These antique works dominated architecture,
painting, sculpture and decorative arts in Europe. The art of this period savoured the
historical perspective and there was a hunger for savouring the ancient past. The interest
as aptuig life itself, the hua od, ahitetue. It ast just aout akig the
appearance look real, but about creating a more perfect beauty.
Romanticism
Romanticism was first defined as an aesthetic but gained momentum in 19th century France
and Britain through an artistic movement that lasted until mid-century. Romanticism was
full of imagination and emotion and rose in response to the aftermath of the French
Revolution in 1789. Often considered opposite to Neo-Classicism, early romanticism was
ail atists taied i Jaues Louis Daids studio.
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Document Summary
Neo-classicism the revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music. Romanticism a movement in the arts and literature which originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual. Impressionism a style or movement in painting originating in france in the 1860s, characterized by a concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially in terms of the shifting effect of light and colour. Expressionism a style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner world of emotion rather than external reality. Naturalism a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail. Realism the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly. Several related creative movements in germany that hit peak in berlin in the 1920s.
