Transcript Neo-classical - McLean County Public Schools

1740-1860
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1720- First settlements in Virginia
1789-1799- French Revolution
1775-1785- American Revolution
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Contemporary Rococo style
Architecture emulated both classical and
Renaissance structures
Paintings were devoid of pastel colors,
instead they have sharp colors.
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Jacques-Louis David. French. Rococo style
and paintings were political. Official painter
to Napoleon.
Thomas Jefferson. American. Architect. Style
associated with Ancient Rome and Greece
influences.
Francois Gerard. French. Illustrations of
literature.
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Influence by the Classical period
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Tall columns that reach toward the top of buildings
Symmetrical shape
Triangular pediment
Domed roof
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Neoclassicism is the name given to Western
movements in the decorative and visual arts,
literature, theatre, music, and architecture
that are inspired from the classical art culture
of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoclassicism