ART-HIST 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Johann Joachim Winckelmann, Antoine-Jean Gros, Jacques-Louis David
6 Feb 2017
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Dominant style of art of second half of 18th century rejected rococo"s sensual pastel colors called for return to hard outlines and cool paint handling of classical art. Heroic and selfless behavior of past heroes provide model for imperfect present represent virtuous actions of ancient greek and roman. Art should instruct and present exemplary models for viewers to follow not just please eye. Discovery of pompeii and herculaneum in bay of naples covered by vesuvius. Emergence of rome as international center of arts and culture in mid 18th century. Johann joachim winckelmann reflection on imitation of greek works in painting and sculpture. Only way for corrupt moderns to achieve greatness is looking back at ancients and imitating them. Ancients had healthy bodies, healthy political structure thinks it can lead to healthy society to physically excel and morally excel, then we will become great. Classical subjects that teach lessons of civic virtue. Brothers swearing an oath before battle, father encouraging.
