HUM 002A Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Cupid, Contrapposto, Floor Plan
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Lecture 21: neoclassicism in art: what was the significance of the american capitol building, the american capitol building started in 1793 and has been through many phases, dome was built in 1950s and would remind you of patheon. The buildings are in perfect proportion, in jefferson"s views and others, we our using our minds and capacities to enhance our lives. Ideals of enlightenment are embodied in it: roman temples did not have a dome or side wings, but these were added to the american congress building (only exception, corinthian columns. Nine supreme judges, we currently have 8 eight: sculpture, jean-antoine houdon"s bust of george washington. Jupiter took pity and made psyche immortal after cupid woke her up with a kiss. Intimate sculpture, wings balanced the weight of cupid grasping on. Peaceful expressions and detailed in drapery: canova"s venus borghese (marble) Sister of napoleon and wanted to have a sculpture like venus.
