Neoclassical Art

The English Neoclassical Period looked back to which of the following civilizations for rules of writing, art, and architecture?

• Greek

• Roman

• French

• Greek and Roman

• Roman and French

The principles of Neoclassical art and writing include all the following except ________.

• order

• logic

• emotion

• balance

• reason

These artists were influenced by classical elements; in particular, a focus on idealism.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Neoclassical art?

• Emphasis on emotion

• Focus on idealism

• Abstract forms

• Surreal imagery

Neoclassical art was a reaction against which previous art movement?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Romanticism

• Impressionism

Which of the following best describes the Neoclassical style?

• Ornate and decorative

• Simple and symmetrical

• Chaotic and colorful

• Dark and moody

Who is considered a prominent figure in Neoclassical art?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Jacques-Louis David

• Pablo Picasso

Neoclassical art often depicted scenes from which of the following?

• Modern life

• Ancient history

• Fantasy worlds

• Nature

Which literary period coincides with the Neoclassical art movement?

• Romantic

• Victorian

• Enlightenment

• Modernist

What is the primary focus of Neoclassical art?

• Emotional expression

• Realism

• Classical ideals

• Abstract concepts