Arts of the Neoclassic and Romantic Period - Part 1

Neoclassicism and Romanticism were the movements that flourished across Western Europe and the United States after which period?

• Baroque

• Cubism

• Dadaism

• Rococo

The word neoclassic came from the Greek words neos and classicus which is similar in meaning to which English words?

• new and classic

• new and first class

• neat and classic

• neat and first class

It is the period in which Greek and Roman principles and styles were reflected in society.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

This movement coincided with the 18th century Age of Reason. The style in this period was brought about by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman classics.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

Artists from this period embraced the ideals of order and moderation, and gave great importance to the costumes, settings, and details with as much historical accuracy as possible.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

This refers to the art forms produced in antiquity or inspired by ancient times, but created later.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

The paintings on this period gave more emphasis on emotions as artists expressed as much feeling and passion as it could be on a canvas.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

It was a movement in which the artists sought to break new ground in the expression of emotion, both subtle and stormy.

• Classicism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Romanticism

The Neoclassical sculptors looked to Roman styles during the time of Alexander the Great for inspiration as well as to mimic their style.

• True

• False

Neoclassical architecture styles embraced and mimic the grandeur of Rococo style and the late Baroque.

• True

• False