Neoclassical

The Oath of the Horatii,1784 Jacques Louis-David, French Illustrates the three sons of Horatius, swearing that they will defend Rome to the death. Although it depicts Ancient Rome, it also illustrates the ideas of patriotism, brotherhood, and masculine sacrifice that were values of the Revolution. || The Death of Marat 1793 Jacques Louis-David, French Depicts the assisination of. This work martyrized Marat, and was an effective political tool. || Jacques-Louis David, French ||
 * Neoclassical Art** was directly connected with political events of the day, especially the French Revolution. The movement shared the beliefs and philosophy of the Revolution, and was considered anti-aristocratic. It was also a strong contrast to the Rococo Art that came before, with it's idealized depictions of the aristocracy. This movement is called "Neoclassical" because it revived the styles and themes of the classics: Ancient Greece and Rome.
 * Jacques Louis David is perhaps the best known Neoclassical painter. He was obsessed with the grandeur of Ancient Rome, and the philosophies behind the revolution. Both of the paintings seen here show passionate patriotism, and were used to glorify revolution ideals. ||
 * [[image:Davidoathofhoratia.jpg width="378" height="300"]]
 * || [[image:simonyshs/Jacques-Louis_David_-_Napoleon_Crossing_the_Alps_-_Kunsthistorisches_Museum.jpg width="293" height="340" link="@http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/napoleon/art-and-design/A-Closer-Look-Jacques-Louis-David"]] Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1802-1803
 * || [[image:simonyshs/Jacques-Louis_David_-_Napoleon_Crossing_the_Alps_-_Kunsthistorisches_Museum.jpg width="293" height="340" link="@http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/napoleon/art-and-design/A-Closer-Look-Jacques-Louis-David"]] Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1802-1803


 * Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was another of the most famous French Neoclassical painters. Like David, he painted historical pieces, but his portraits are considered to be his greatest masterpieces. It was in some of these works, especially at the end of his career, he began to break from pure Neoclassicism. ||
 * [[image:IngresNapoleon_on_his_Imperial_throne.jpg width="222" height="360"]] || [[image:IngresGrandeOdalisque.jpg width="400" height="220"]] ||

Neoclassicism [|Overview at NGA], Neoclassicism Painting, __ Artchive __

Jaques Louis David: [|Interesting Facts and Quotes], __ Artchive, __ at CGFA Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres: [|Interesting Facts and Quotes], [|Portraits guide], [|Webmuseum], __ Artchive, __ at CGFA