Lines and forms are in juxtaposition of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

Portrayed the grandeur of characters of the ancient Greek and Romans in defining and protecting the affairs of their particular state.

The art motifs of Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

He became president of the Ecole des Beaux Arts

He used his knowledge in classical culture and literature in expressing political views against the French monarchy.

He loved to paint the gestures that show the ideas of righteousness and courage by the Greeks and Romans which depicted this painting.

The patriotic three sons on the left firmly saluted in the gestures of a gladiator who is ready to die.

What do the neutral colors in Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres' painting convey?

Portrays the majesctic pose of a leader

Central figure in his work is always a man or men who dominated the whole scene.

Painted objects in solid and weighty forms to convey strength.

The use of chiaroscuro is subtly employed in his work

He has a strong admiration for Emperor Napoleon.

What were the subjects in Jacques Louis-David's work?