Neoclassical Art

The new European art style which was popular in the late 1700s, and was characterized by simple and elegant designs inspired by ancient Rome and Greece is called...

• Baroque

• Classical

• Neoclassical

• Artisan

Why is it called Neoclassical Art?

_______ was a teacher and the most famous neoclassical artist during this time period.

• Caravaggio

• Michelangelo

• Jacques-Louis David

• Vincent Van Gogh

What historical period did Neoclassical Art cover?

• 1700-1775

• 1750-1815

• 1800-1850

Check all correct statements

• The Enlightenment was a period of big historical change

• The Enlightenment happened in Eastern Europe and the Americas

• The Enlightenment was a period of strength for the church

• The Enlightenment was a period of reason

• The Enlightenment was about equality

Which was NOT a subject of this period:

• Religious scenes

• Mythological scenes

• Historical events

• Current events

This was important because it made art available to everyone:

• Archeological discoveries

• New Museums

• Touring and travelling

This inspired the spread of antiquarianism

• Archeological discoveries

• Museums

• The grand tour

• Brushstrokes

Neoclassical art broke away from the emotional and dramatic style of the Baroque.

• True

• False

Neoclassical artists had an interest in Renaissance art and culture.

• True

• False