ARTS 9

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

NEOCLASSICAL PAINTINGS AND ARTISTS

Background Information for Learners

The word neoclassic came from the Greek word neos meaning “new” and the Latin word classicus which
is similar in meaning to the English phrase “first class”. The Western movement in decorative and visual arts was
called Neoclassicism. The neoclassical movement coincided with the 18 th century Age of reason also known as
the Age of Enlightenment. The art style in this period was brought about by the renewed interest in Greek and
Roman classics.
Neoclassicism is the renewed interest in classical ideals and forms that influenced Europeans and
Americans. It also refers to the art forms created after but inspired from the ancient times.
Neoclassical art pieces such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture generally portrayed Roman history
which elevated Roman heroes. Characteristics of Neoclassical Arts includes: the portrayal of Roman history,
emphasis on mythology, formal compositions, use of diagonals to show peak of emotion or movement, use of
local colors, overall lighting, and classic geo-structure. The compositions of neoclassical arts are a lot structured.
Generally, visual arts such as paintings delivers a moral message such as self- sacrifice or martyrdom, love for
people and patriotism.

JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID (1748-1825) France

FAMOUS ARTWORKS
THE DEATH OF MARAT CROSSING THE ALPS OATH OF THE HORATII
David’s masterpiece The painting that It was a large painting that depicts a
shows the portrayal of showed a strongly scene from a Roman legend about
a revolutionary martyr. idealized view of the the dispute between Rome and
This is a painting of the
real crossing that Alba Longa. The three brothers, all
murdered French
Napoleon and his army of whom disappear willing to
revolutionary leader
Jean-Paul Marat. made across the Alps sacrifice their lives for the good of
through the Great St. Rome, are shown saluting their
Bernard Pass in May father who holds their swords out
He was an influential 1800. for them
French painter in the
Neoclassical style and
considered to be the
preeminent painter of
the era, his subjects of
painting were more on
history.

JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES (1780-1867) France

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 FAMOUS ARTWORKS
PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON ON THE THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER
IMPERIAL THRONE
The painting depicts Napoleon in his The painting was a state-commission by
decadent coronation costume, Charles X to have him remembered in
seated upon his golden-encrusted the building works of the Louvre. The
throne, hand resting upon smooth painting depicts an image of Homer,
ivory balls. During his reign, the receiving all the brilliant men of Rome,
painting was owned by the Corps Greece, and contemporary arts.
Legislatif which was part of French
Ingres was a pupil of Jacques- Legislature. The painting was
Louis David. He was influenced believed to be commissioned by
by Italian Renaissance painters Napoleon as King of Italy.
like Raphael, Nicolas Pousin,
Botticelli, and his mentor,
Jacques-Louis David. His
paintings were usually nudes,
portraits, and mythological
themes. He was regarded as
one of the great exemplars of
academic art and one of the
finest Old Masters of this era.

Learning Competency with Code

- analyzes art elements and principles in the production of work following a specific art style from the
Neoclassic and Romantic periods (Weeks 12/3rd Q) (A9EL-IIIb-1)

ACTIVITY 1: ART APPRECIATION

Direction: List down five distinct characteristics of the given paintings of J. David. (You can also watch a short clip
about Neoclassicism in this link https://youtu.be/AQDIMqdEp40 )

Image No. 1 Title: Image No. 2 Title:

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

ACTIVITY 2: ART PRODUCTION: NEOCLASSICAL PAINTING INSPIRED!

Direction: Paint an artwork in the style of Neoclassicism with subjects or themes that are inspired with the
current issues in the Philippines.
Materials: Oslo or bond paper, brush and water color or poster paint.

RUBRIC
Criteria 5 4 3 2
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 QUALITY OF All instructions were 1-2 instructions were 3-4 instructions were Most of the
ARTWORK followed correctly. not followed not followed instructions were not
correctly correctly followed correctly.

VISUAL Artwork conveys the Artwork mostly Artwork did not

IMPACT idea and conveys the idea and Artwork somehow orderly convey the
dimensions of dimensions of conveys the idea and idea and
landscape. landscape. dimensions of dimensions of
landscape. landscape.

PUNCTUALITY Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was

submitted on time. submitted 1 day late. submitted 2 days late. submitted 3 days late.

NEATNESS Artwork presentation Artwork presentation Artwork presentation Art work presentation
was neat and orderly. was mostly neat and was somehow neat was disorderly.
orderly. and orderly.

REFERENCES:
Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition 2014
Website Readings http://www.antiquecorset.com/neoclassical.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/neoclassicalart
http://www.pinterest.com/theantiquehare/neoclassical -and-romanticpainting/
https://youtu.be/AQDIMqdEp40

Answer Key:

Activity 1: (Characteristics may vary)

1. OATH OF THE HORATII 2. THE DEATH OF MARAT

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JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID (1748-1825) France

FAMOUS ARTWORKS
THE DEATH OF MARAT CROSSING THE ALPS OATH OF THE HORATII
David’s masterpiece The painting that It was a large painting that depicts a
shows the portrayal showed a strongly scene from a Roman legend about
of a revolutionary idealized view of the the dispute between Rome and Alba
martyr. This is a
real crossing that Longa. The three brothers, all of
painting of the
murdered French Napoleon and his whom disappear willing to sacrifice
revolutionary leader army made across the their lives for the good of Rome, are
Jean-Paul Marat. Alps through the shown saluting their father who
He was an influential Great St. Bernard holds their swords out for them
French painter in the Pass in May 1800.
Neoclassical style and
considered to be the
preeminent painter
of the era, his
subjects of painting
were more on
history.

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.