Lecture in Art 3rd Grading
Neo-Classical and Romantic Art o Celebrated nature as out of control, dramatic
Lesson 1: Neo Classicism (1780-1840)
➢ The word neoclassic game from the Greek word “neos”
meaning new and Latin word “classicus”, first class
➢ Also applied to literature, theater, music and architecture
➢ Conceived as the Age of Reason and Age of Enlightenment.
➢ Characteristics:
o Portrayal of Roman History
o Formal composition
The use diagonals to show the peak on an emotion
or moment, Classic geo-structure
o Local color, overall lighting
a. Neo Classical Painting
➢ Artists embraced the ideals of order and moderation.
➢ Painters gave great importance to the costumes. Settings and
details of classical subject matter
Artist
1. Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
➢ Influential French painter in the neoclassical style
➢ The Pre-Eminent Painter of the Era, subject of painting were
more on history
➢ Artworks: The Death of Marat, Napoleon Crossing Alps, Oath
of the Horatii
2. Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867)
➢ Pupil of Jacques-Louis David, influenced by the Renaissance
Artist Raphael
➢ Paintings usually nudes, portraits and mythological themes
➢ Regarded as the Finest Old Master of the Era
➢ Works: Portrait of Napoleon on the Imperial Throne, The
Apotheosis of Homer
Lesson 2: Neo Classical Sculpture and Architecture
b. Sculpture
➢ Neoclassical period was one of the great ages in public
sculpture
Artist
1. Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
➢ A prolific Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for
his marble sculptures that rendered nude flesh
➢ Works includes: Psyche Awakened by Cupid Kiss,
Washington
2. Bertel Torvaldsen (1789-1838), Denmark
➢ The first internationally acclaimed Danish artist
➢ Executed sculptures of mythological and religious theme
character
➢ Works includes: Christ, Lion Lucerne
c. Architecture
➢ Started in mid-18th century
➢ Design generally derived from the Classical Greeks and
Romans
Types:
1. Temple Style- based on ancient temple
- Example: Parthenon, Paris, The British Museum, London and
La Madeleine de Paris
2. Palladian Style- based on Adrea Palladio’s style of villa construction
- Classical style of crowning a building that has a flat and low
lying roof
3. Classical Block Style
➢ Features a rectangular or square plan with a flat roof and
exterior rich in classical details
➢ Examples: Library of Sainte-Denevieve, Paris Opera House,
new Your Public Library, Boston Public Library
Artist
1. Robert Adam (British)
➢ Architect who designed two well-known American civic
building
➢ The White House and United States Capitol
Lesson 3: Romanticism (1800-1810)
➢ A movement break a new ground in expression of emotion ,
but subtle and stormy
➢ Embraced themes such as longing of history, super natural
elements, social injustices and nature
➢ Landscape painting became more popular
➢ Characteristics:
o Shows height of action, emotional extremes
compositions
Romantic Painting
➢ Game more emphasis on emotion
➢ Artist expressed as much feeling and passion
Painters:
1. Jean Loius Theodore Gericault (1791-1824)
➢ The first French master and the leader of the French realistic
school. Masterpiece show, energy, powerful, brilliant in color
and tightly composed
➢ Works: The Raft of Medusa, Changing Chasseur, Insane
Women
2. Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
➢ The greatest French Romantic painter of all
➢ Liberty leading the People (Greatest Work)
3. Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
➢ Painter commissioned by the king of Spain
➢ A Printmaker, regarded as the Old Master and the First of the
Modern
➢ Works: The Third of May, Saturn Devouring His Son and the
Burial of Sardine
Romantic Landscape Painting
➢ Depicts the physical world surrounds us and features
mountains, valleys, vegetation and bodies of water
➢ The sky is another important element in shaping the mood of
landscape paintings
➢ Artist: Theodore Rousseau and Jean Corot
Lesson 4: Romantic Sculpture and Architecture
➢ Sculpture are divided into works concern with the human
world and natural world
Artists
1. Francois Rude (1784-1855)
➢ Best known for his social art
➢ Works” Departure of Volunteer and Jeanne d’ ARC
2. Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875)
➢ The most famous animal sculptor of all time
➢ Famous works: Hercules Sitting on a Bull
Neo-Gothic Revival Architecture
➢ Architectural movement that began in the late 1740’s in
England
➢ Buildings features castellation and imitation of medieval castle
➢ Widely used for churches and civic buildings
➢ Bricks and stone were both commonly used
Artist:
1. Charles Barry- Behind Britain’s Westminster Palace (House of
Parliament)
2. James Renwick- St. Patrick Cathedral in New York
Lesson 5: Neoclassicism and Romanticism in the Philippines
➢ Ideology can be seen through major artworks
➢ Some of the well-known contributing artist express their skills
and ideas in their own respective field
1. Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo y Padilla (1855-1933)
➢ One of the great Filipino painter of the late 19th century
➢ The Christian Virgins Being Exposed to the Populace (known
work)
2. Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899)
➢ A painter and sculptor
➢ The first recognized Filipino artist
➢ Spoliarium is his best masterpiece
3. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (1892-1972)
➢ A national artist in painting
➢ Popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery to use light
➢ Planting Rice with the Mayon Volcano (work)
4. Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (1890-1976)
➢ A national artist in sculpture in 1973
➢ Hailed as the Father of Philippines Art
➢ Woks: UP Oblation, Pambansang BAntayog ni Andres
Bonifacio
5. Napoleon Isabelo Veloso Abueva
➢ A national artist in sculpture
➢ Entitled as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculture”
➢ Siyam na Diwata ng Sining (work)