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HISTORICAL
DEVELOPMENT
OF ART
Maribel G. Caingal
BEEd- 4E
Rococo Period
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Rococo Period
First emerged in France during the 1720’s and 30’s as a style
developed by craftspeople and designers rather than
architects, which explains why it is found primarily in furniture,
silver and ceramics.
Takes its name from the French word 'rocaille', which means
rock or broken shell – natural motifs that often formed part of
the designs, along with fish and other marine decorations.
Characterized by elegance and
lightness, focuses on the use of
asymmetrical designs, natural
forms, and subtle colors.
The style is easily translated to
porcelain, silver, and French
furniture. Armoires and chairs that
show curving forms, floral design, Basket, made by Paul de Lamerie, 1742 – 43,
Longdon, England
and expressive use of gilt.
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Clock, made by John Ellicott, 1740 – Cosway Sitter's chair, by Matthias Mantua, 1740 – 45, England
50, London, England Lock, about 1755, London, England
Another key feature of the
design is its curved
asymmetric ornamentation,
where its forms often
resemble the letters 'S' and
'C', and where one half of
the design does not match
the other. Writing Cabinet, made by Vase, made by Chelsea
Michael Kimmel, 1750 – 55, porcelain factory, 1758 – 68,
Dresden Germany London
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When one thinks of Rococo, one immediately thinks of
the decorative arts and ornamentation, but Rococo
paintings are often viewed as being more frivolous,
lighter and immoral.
In paintings, the three artist, Antoine Watteau (1684-
1721), Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honore
Fragonard (1732-1806) define the French Rococo
period
Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) Francois Boucher (1703-1770) Jean-Honore Fragonard(1732-1806)
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The artworks of
Antoine Watteau and
Francois Boucher
used lighthearted
treatments, fresh
colors, and
brushwork.
The Embarkation to Cytheria , most famous work of Jean Antoine
Watteau, 1717, Paris
Triumph of Venus, jubilant work of Francois The Meeting, Jean-Honore Fragonard, 1771-73,
Boucher, 1740, Paris New York
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Neoclassicism
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Neoclassicism
Neoclassicsm was an art movement in the Western
World that started halfway through the 18th century
and lasted well into the 19th century.
“Neoclassic” came from the Greek Word ‘neos’
means new and Latin word ‘classicus’ which means
first class.
The movement took inspiration
from the art of classical antiquity.
It all started with the rightings of
Johann Joachim Winckelmann in
the 1750s and 1760 regardubg the
rediscovery of Ancient Roman
Cities of Pompeii and
Herculaneum
Johann Joachim Wickelman 1717-68),
Neoclassical Art Expert, Champion of
Greek Art and Culture
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Herculaneum, ancient city of 4000-5000 Pompei, preserved ancient Roman City in
inhabitants in Campania, Italy. Campania, Italy
Renewed the interest of artists in classical ideals of
harmony, proportion, and simplicity.
The focus of the artists was on Idealism.
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Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) The Death of Marat, made by Jacques-Louis David,
1793, Belgium
Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Psyche revived by Cupid’s Kiss, made by Antonio
Canova, 1793, Louvre, Paris
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Volataire, made by Jean Antoine Oath of Horatii, made by Jacques-Louis David, 1784–1785,
Houdon, 1694–1778, French, Paris Louvre, Paris
Romanticism
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Romanticism
(1800’s-1950’s)
An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that
originated in Europe, characterized by an emphasis on
emotions, individualism, imagination, and nature.
Can be seen as a rejection of the percepts of order,
harmony, balance, idealization and rationality that
typified Neoclassicism.
Placed the highest importance on the freedom of the artist
to authentically express their sentiments and ideas. Artists
during this period focused on passion, sensation, and
emotion rather than reason and intellect.
In visual arts, Romanticism first showed itself in landscape
painting, where from as early as 1760’s British artists began
to turn to wilder landscapes and storms, and Gothic
architecture
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The Nightmare, made by Henry Fuseli Saturn Devouring His Son, made by
(1781), Detroit, U.S. Francisco Goya (1823), Madrid, Spain
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