Neoclassicism ​

By Natalia Szafraniec
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    Neoclassicism

    Neoclassicism (1750-18500) it during the Age of Enlightenment.

  • Benjamin West,The Death of General Wolfe,1770, Oil on canvas, 151 cm x 213 cm, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa.

    The context is this is a history painting and collection. It used neoclassical style, using dramatic painting, and classical allusion.

  • Jacques-Louis David Year ,Oath of the Horatii, 1784 Medium Oil on canvas Movement,329.8 cm × 424.8 cm (129.8 in × 167.2 in) , Louvre, Paris

    The context is Neoclassical Movement of art and aesthetics in Greece and Rome. The characteristics is clear, sculptural figure, and even lighting.