FIRST ACTIVITY FOR

THE 3RD QUARTER

1. What is Neoclassicism?

The prefix 'neo' ultimately means 'modern' or 'new,' and the root word
'classic' represents the ancient Greek and Roman style. Neoclassical
art, also called Neoclassicism and Classicism, a widespread and
influential movement in painting and the other visual arts that began
in the 1760s, reached its height in the 1780s and ’90s, and lasted until
the 1840s and ’50s. Neoclassical Art is considered to be the second half
of the 18th century.

• Reaction against the artificiality of the Baroque and the Rococo.

2. What are the characteristics of

Neoclassical arts?

Neoclassicism is the revival

of ancient Greek art and Promotes simplicity
ancient Rome art, and it Clarity of form
pursues the solemnity,
Shallow space
elegance, beauty and
Mostly sober colors
quietness of classical style.
Its existence is against and Strong lines
criticizes Baroque art and Shows symmetry
Rococo art embodying the

spirit of feudal aristocracy.

 3. Name at least three Neoclassical artists and find

their greatest/famous paintings. Attach at least one
example of their painting and identify the name of those
paintings.

The Sorrow of Telemachus

Painting by Angelica Kauffman

 The Coronation of Napoleon

Painting by Jacques-Louis David

 Grande Odalisque

Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres