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Module 9: Arts of Neoclassic and Romantic Periods Week 2-3 Objective

This module covers Neoclassicism and Romanticism in art from the late 18th to 19th centuries. It will analyze elements and principles in works from these periods and identify representative artists. Students will create Neoclassic or Romantic inspired artwork exploring elements of line, color, and texture. Key artists discussed are Jacques-Louis David, known for historical paintings like The Death of Marat, and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, who painted portraits and mythological scenes in a Neoclassical style.

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Module 9: Arts of Neoclassic and Romantic Periods Week 2-3 Objective

This module covers Neoclassicism and Romanticism in art from the late 18th to 19th centuries. It will analyze elements and principles in works from these periods and identify representative artists. Students will create Neoclassic or Romantic inspired artwork exploring elements of line, color, and texture. Key artists discussed are Jacques-Louis David, known for historical paintings like The Death of Marat, and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, who painted portraits and mythological scenes in a Neoclassical style.

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MODULE 9: ARTS OF NEOCLASSIC AND ROMANTIC PERIODS

Week 2-3
Objective
analyze art elements and principles in the production of work following the style of Neoclassicism and Romantic
arts
 identify distinct characteristics of arts during the Neoclassic and Romantic periods
 identify representative artists from Neoclassic and Romantic periods
 reflect on and derive the mood idea or message emanating from selected artworks of the Neoclassic and
Romantic Periods
 determine the effectiveness of artworks by evaluating its utilization and combination of art elements and
principles
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
 understanding of art elements and processes by synthesizing and applying prior knowledge and skills

 understanding that the arts are integral to the development of organizations, spiritual beliefs, historical events,
scientific discoveries, natural disasters/occurrences and other external phenomenon

I. INTRODUCTION
In the middle of the 18th century, Neoclassicism was born out of rejection of the Rococo and late Baroque styles.
Romanticism began in the same era but its approach had to do with the modern or new rather than the traditional.
In this unit, you will learn about Neoclassical and Romantic artworks. Their influences today were highly visible
through the style of paintings, sculptures and other artworks ada\opted by the well-known artists internationally
and also by some of our National Artists. Some of the existing architectural structures convey the traits and
characteristics of such periods. You are going to trace the art history and characteristics of Neoclassicism and
Romanticism along with various artists that made names for each period. Painting, sculpting and modeling are the
processes and products that you will make for this Unit.

PRE ASSESMENT

II. DEVELOPMENT
WHAT TO KNOW?

Neoclassicism and Romanticism were the movements after the Rococo period that flourished across Western
Europe and the United States which spanned approximately from the late eighteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
NEOCLASSICISM, 1780-1840 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. It also applies to literature, theater, music, and architecture that were
influenced by the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Neoclassical movement
coincided with the 18th 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. Neoclassical art pieces such as paintings,
sculpture and architecture generally portrayed Roman history which elevated the Roman heroes.

NEOCLASSICAL PAINTING Neoclassical artists embraced the ideals of order and moderation in which artistic
interpretations of classic Greek and Roman history were restored to realistic portrayals. Neoclassical painters gave
great importance to the costumes, settings and details of classical subject-matter without adding distracting details
but with as much historical accuracy as possible

NEO-CLASSICAL ARTISTS

There are a number of neo-classical artists from Europe and the United States. Below are some of them:

JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID (1748-1825) France Jacques-Louis David was an influential French painter in the
Neoclassical style, and considered to be the pre-eminent painter of the era. His subjects of paintings were more on
history

famous Artworks: THE DEATH OF MARAT (J. David) IMAGE FROM Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium David’s
masterpiece shows the portrayal of a revolutionary martyr. This is a painting of the murdered French revolutionary
leader Jean-Paul Marat.

NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS (J. David) IMAGE FROM Musée national du château de Malmaison The painting
that showed a strongly idealized view of the real crossing that Napoleon and his army made across the Alps
through the Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800.

OATH OF THE HORATII (J. David) IMAGE FROM TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART It was a large painting that depicts a
scene from a Roman legend about the dispute between Rome and Alba Longa. The three brothers, all of whom
appear willing to sacrifice their lives for the good of Rome, are shown saluting their father who holds their swords
out for them.

JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES (1780-1867) France Ingres was a pupil of JacquesLouis David. He was
influenced by Italian Renaissance painters like Raphael, Nicolas Pousin, Botticelli, and his mentor, JacquesLouis
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 his era.

Famous Artworks:
PORTRAIT OF NAPOLÉON ON THE IMPERIAL THRONE (J. Ingres)

IMAGE FROM MUSEE DE L'ARMEE, PARIS, FRANCE The painting depicts Napoleon in his decadent coronation
costume, seated upon his goldenencrusted throne, hand resting upon smooth ivory balls. During his reign, the
painting was owned by the Corps Legislatif which was a part of the French Legislature. The painting was believed to
be commissioned by Napoleon as King of Italy.

THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER (J. Ingres) IMAGE FROM LOUVRE MUSEUM The painting was a state-commission by
Charles X to have him remembered in the building works of the Louvre. The painting depicts an image of Homer,
receiving all the brilliant men of Rome, Greece, and contemporary times.

REFLECTION:
1. What can you say about Neoclassical Period?
2. What are the characteristics of the Neoclassical paintings?
III. ENGAGEMENT
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: “Inspired!”
Paint or sketch an illustration showing the ideas of Neoclassical or Romantic painting. Observe
the usage and application of the elements of arts.
Materials:
 Oslo paper
 art and coloring materials Reflection Questions:
1. What is the subject of your artwork?
2. Why did you choose this subject?
3. How did you apply the elements of art as to lines, color and texture? 4. What did you feel while doing your
artwork?

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