Neo-classical Painting

Neo-classical Painting From the late 18th century to the early 19th century, Neoclassicism replaced roman art and remained dominant ever since. During this time,France became the birthplace of western culture & art center and major genres of western modern... More

Neo-classical Painting From the late 18th century to the early 19th century, Neoclassicism replaced roman art and remained dominant ever since. During this time,France became the birthplace of western culture & art center and major genres of western modern art. Since some important painters were all in France, the development of art in France became the mainstream of European art. Broadly speaking, classical art is characterized by ancient Greek and Roman art with a strong focus on respect and imitation. In the art history of European art, there had been several “revival” of ancient art movements. The first referred to Renaissance, and the second was specified as “classical” art that happened in France in 17th century and was featured by academic art and its artistic thought represented by Poussin. Neoclassical thought which was popular in France from the late 18th to the early 19th century is called neoclassicism. Neo-classical painting is represented by Louis Dawit and Ingres. Less