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ARTS
Quarter 3 Module 1:
NEOCLASSICAL ART

CO_Q3_Arts9_Module 1
MAPEH ARTS – Grade 9
Quarter 3 - SLeM 1: NEOCLASSICAL ART (PAINTING AND SCULPTURE)

HOW TO USE THIS SLeM

Before starting the SLEM, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read
the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of this module carefully.
2. Write in your notebook the concepts that you learned. Writing enhances learning and helps you keep in mind
what is important
3. Perform all the activities provided in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/ guardian assess your answers using the answer key.
5. Enjoy studying.

Development Team of the SLeM

Writer/ Writers: Sean Michael D. Borja

Format Evaluator: Alvic M. Guiyab
Language Evaluator: Korina Espadilla
Content Evaluator: Jasmin J. Petilos, Angelita Q. Rilles
Reviewer: Bonifacio M. Pedrera

PARTS OF THIS MODULE

● Expectations - These are what you will learn after completing the lessons in the module.
● Pre-test - This will measure what you already know about the concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.
● Looking back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings and skills you gained from the previous lesson.
● Brief Introduction - This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
● Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.
● Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the lessons.
● Check your Understanding - It will check what you have learned from the lessons.
● Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.
 LESSON: NEOCLASSICAL ART (PAINTING AND SCULPTURE)

At the end of the SLeM, students should be able to:

1. analyze art elements and principles in the production of work following a specific art style of
Neoclassicism and Romantic period; A9EL-Ib-1
2. identify distinct characteristics of arts during the Neoclassic and Romantic periods; A9EL-IIIa-2
3. identify representative artists from Neoclassic and Romantic periods; A9EL-IIIa-3
4. reflect on and derive the mood, idea or message emanating from selected artworks of the Neoclassic and
Romantic periods; A9EL-IIIa-3
5. explain the use or function of artworks by evaluating their utilization and combination of art elements and
principles; A9PL-IIIh-2
6. use artworks to derive the traditions/history of Neoclassic and Romantic periods, and A9PL-IIIh-3
7. compare the characteristics of artworks produced in Neoclassic and Romantic periods A9PL-IIIh-4

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose and write the letter and the WORD of the correct
answer on a sheet of paper.
1. Neoclassicism was originally a reaction against the previous generation of artists from what style?
A. Baroque C. Luminism
B. Gothic D. Rococ
2. This famous painter of the first half of the 19th century won the Prix de Rome in 1801 with
'Ambassadors of Agamemnon Arriving at the Tent of Achilles'. His later works, such as 'Turkish Bath'
(1859) and 'Grande Odalisque' (1814), showed his unorthodox style, which earned him a spot on the
French Academy in Rome and a Cross of the Legion of Honor from Charles X.
A. Eugène Delacroix C. Pierre Narcisse Guérin
B. Jean Ingres D. Théodore Géricault

3. What do the subjects in Neoclassical paintings and sculptures wear?

A. Crown C. togas and Gladiator outfit
B. Fancy clothes with lace and ribbons D. Work Clothes

4. What is 1 similarity between Neoclassical art and Romantic art?

A. In the background, they both had Roman and Greek architecture.
B. They both often dressed in Roman and Greek clothing.
C. They both often showed current events.
D. They both had Roman and Greek architecture in the background

5. What is often found in the background of Neoclassical paintings?

A. Egyptian Pyramids
B. Greek and Roman columns and architecture
C. Gothic Cathedrals
D. Mesopotamian ziggurats
 It's a thrilling experience to learn about the diverse aspects of sculpture during different periods. Some
of the most memorable aspects of your learning experience will be creating your own art pieces, whether
solo or in a group. Artists' ideas from many periods of art inspire us to create and enhance our lives today.

NEOCLASSICISM (1780-1840)

● The term "neoclassic" is derived from the Greek word "neos," which means "new," and the Latin
word "classic," which means "classic." classicus is a Latin word that means "first class" in English.

● Neoclassicism was a decorative and visual arts trend in Western Europe. It also refers to literature,
drama, music, and architecture that were influenced by Ancient Greece and Rome's classical art and
culture.

● The Neoclassical movement occurred during the Age of Reason, also known as the Age of
Enlightenment, in the 18th century. The revival of interest in Greek and Roman classics influenced
the art style throughout this time period.

● Neoclassical art, such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture, depicted Roman history in a way
that glorified the Roman heroes

This period was derived from the Classicism movement due to a renewed interest in classical ideas
and forms, which shaped European culture. During the 18th and 19th centuries, American culture was
shaped by ideas, politics, and the great arts. It also refers to creative forms established after ancient times
yet inspired by them.
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Characteristics of Neoclassicism:
- portrayal of Roman history
- formal composition
- the use of diagonals to show the peak of an emotion or moment (versus a regular
moment)
- local color
- overall lighting
- classic geo-structure

Classicism- This was the time when society resembled Greek and Roman beliefs and styles.

NEOCLASSICAL PAINTING
Neoclassical artists emphasized the values of order and moderation, restoring genuine depictions of
old Greek and Roman history via artistic interpretations. The clothes, settings, and intricacies of classical
subject matter were given significant attention by Neoclassical painters, who avoided adding distracting
details while maintaining as much historical authenticity as possible.
NEO-CLASSICAL ARTISTS
A variety of neo-classical artists from Europe and the United States are represented. Here are a few of
them:

JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID
(1748-1825) France

Jacques-Louis David was a well-known French

Neoclassical painter who was often regarded as
the era's greatest artist. His paintings tended to
be more historical in nature.

His famous Artworks:

The Death of Marat

IMAGE FROM Royal Museums of Fine
Arts of Belgium

The portrayal of a revolutionary martyr is

depicted in David's masterwork. This is a
painting of Jean-Paul Sartre, the
assassinated French revolutionary leader.

NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS

IMAGE FROM Musée national
du château de Malmaison. The
artwork depicts a highly idealized
version of Napoleon's actual
crossing of the Alps through the
Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800
 OATH OF HORATll
IMAGE FROM TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART
. It was a big artwork depicting a scenario from a Roman
legend concerning Rome and Alba Longa’s feud. The
three brothers are portrayed saluting their father, who
holds their swords out for them, all of them appear
eager to give their lives for the welfare of Rome.

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

He was influenced by Italian Renaissance painters like

Raphael, Nicolas Pousin, Botticelli, and his mentor,
Jacques- Louis David. Ingres was a pupil of Jacques- Louis
David.
His paintings were mainly naked women, portraits,
and landscapes. Themes based on mythology
He was thought to be one of the best
and one of the renowned artists of academic art.
He was one of the greatest Old Masters of his time.

Famous Artworks of Ingres:

PORTRAIT OF NAPOLÉON ON THE IMPERIAL THRONE

IMAGE FROM MUSEE DE L'ARMEE, PARIS, FRANCE

Napoleon is seen in his opulent coronation regalia, seated on his

golden-encrusted throne with his hand resting on smooth ivory
balls. The painting was owned by the Corps Legislatif, a branch of
the French Legislature, during his reign. Napoleon, as King of
Italy, is thought to have commissioned the picture.

THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER

IMAGE FROM LOUVRE MUSEUM
The painting was a governmental commission by
Charles X to commemorate him in the
Louvre's construction projects. The picture displays
a vision of Homer receiving all of Rome's, Greece's,
and modern-day great individuals.
NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURES
One of the finest epochs of public sculpture is the Neoclassical period. During Alexander the Great's
reign, artists looked to Roman styles for inspiration as well as to imitate them.

NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTORS
ANTONIO CANOVA
(1757-1822) Italy
Canova was a renowned Italian artist and
sculptor who became famous for his finely
depicted nude flesh marble sculptures. With his
mythical compositions, he pioneered the use of
pure shapes to depict discrete sexual
sensations.

Famous artworks of Canova:

PSYCHE AWAKENED BY CUPID’S KISS

(A. Canova)
PHOTO TAKEN BY Eric Pouhier 2007

A marble sculpture showing the relationship of

Psyche and Cupid.

WASHINGTON (A. Canova)

PHOTO TAKEN BY RadioFan 2011

This is a marble sculpture of Washington presently

exhibited at North Carolina Museum of History.
BERTEL THORVALDSEN
(1789-1838) Denmark
A Danish artist who was the first person to achieve
international fame for his work.
He created mythical sculptures with characters with religious
themes.

His famous Artworks:

CHRIST (B.
Thorvaldsen) PHOTO TAKEN
by IbRasmus qsen

A risen Christ sculpture in marble.

presently displayed at the Thorvaldsen
Museum.

LION OF LUCERNE
(B. Thorvaldsen) PHOTO TAKEN BY Ygrek
2006

It is a sculpture of a dying lion in Lucerne, Switzerland,

commemorating the Swiss Guards murdered during the
French Revolution in 1792.

Complete the table

Directions: Complete the table by giving the characteristics of artworks produced in the Neoclassic period.
Then give the similarities of Neoclassical art with other periods of arts.

Similarities with other art periods

Characteristics of Neoclassicism (eg. Romanticism)
 Artworks from diverse periods provide archeologists with clues to previous civilizations while also
assisting us in improving our lives now. People are motivated to create and improve today's world as a result
of their efforts.

Let's see how well you understood our lesson. Answer the following questions.

1. What distinguishes Neo Classical art from other types of art?

2. How can you apply the different techniques you have learned from Neoclassical art in a real-life
situation?

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose and write the letter and the WORD of the correct
answer on a sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following influenced ideals and forms that were influenced by the European and American
through idea, politics, and fine arts?
A. Classicism C. Neoclassical
B. Neoclassicism D. Romanticism

2. The famous and influential painter in Neoclassical style considered to be the preeminent painter
of the era?
A. Bernard Pass C. Jean –Dominique Ingres
B. Jacques- Louis David D. Jean Louis Theodore

3. Which of the following artwork showed the idealized view of the real crossing the Alps through the
Great St. Bernard Pass in 1800?
A. Napoleon Crossing the Alps C. The Apotheosis of Homer
B. Oath of the Horatii D. The Death of Marat

4. A famous Neo- classical sculpture portraying a discrete sexual pleasures by using pure contours
with his mythological composition?
A. Antonio Canova C. Jacques- Louis David
B. Bertel Thovaldsen D. Jean –Dominique Ingres

5. The first international Danish artist who executed the sculptures of mythological and religious
themes characters?
A. Antonio Canova C. Jacques- Louis David
B. Bertel Thovaldsen D. Jean –Dominique Ingres

6. A style of villa construction, which of the following style is railing with vertical supports along with
the edge of the roof?
A. Classical Block Style C. Palladian and Temple Style
B. Palladian Style D. Temple Style

7. An architect of Neoclassical who designed two well- known American civic buildings?
A. Antonio Canova C. Jean –Dominique Ingres
B. Jacques- Louis David D. Robert Adam
 8. The sudden popularity of the neoclassical style was due to new discoveries, travels, and publications
in the field of archeology at sites excavated in what country?
A. Egypt C. Greece
B. France D. Italy

9. How many eras is neoclassicism generally broken down into?

A. 2 C. 5
B. 4 D. 7

10. As the neoclassical style was declining in the mid-19th century, from what source did the neoclassicism
derive new inspiration?
A. China C. Southern Africa
B. Persia D. The New worl

References

Badiola, Mary Grace J; Vecino, Mary Ann C; Duyan, Danilo S; Bongcawil, Althea Mae B; Mendoza, Jenny C;
Bustillo, Gail Josephine P; Pambuan Ace Sauden B; Siobal, Lourdes R. (2014). A Journey through
Western Music & Arts 9
Borja, Sean Michael D. (2020). Slem 1 Arts of the Neoclassic and Romantic Period

Answer Key

10. B 5. B

5. B 9. B 4. A

4. C 8. D 3. A

3. C 7. D 2. C

2. B 6. B 1. B

1. D

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