You need a piece of paper for notes, and the handout from the front of the room

Opener What was the role of English Coffee houses (“penny universities”) during the Enlightenment? Describe an Enlightenment philosophical idea that inspired the French and American Revolutions. The Baroque era was represented by art that focused on drama and emotion, while the Enlightenment focused on what?

If It’s Baroque, trash it Neoclassical Art If It’s Baroque, trash it

Neoclassical Era 1750-1825 “New Classics” Moved away from the opulence and excess of the Baroque style, in favor of the reserved sophistication of classical art, depicting heroes that reflected the desires of the French Revolution, The era will see the fall of Louis XVI, the French Revolution, the crowning of Napoleon, and a newly forming United States.

Why the change? Ideas of The Enlightenment Reason over Emotion French and American Revolutions Newly discovered ruins from antiquity Excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum shed new light on a classical civilization.

Antiquity Rediscovered As the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, people were given a window into a thriving Roman world. Connection to Democracy of Greece and Republic of Rome. Artifacts were found that showed individuals exactly what the style of antiquity looked like. A civilization frozen in time As you watch the following clip, answer the following question: Politically, how might this have been an interesting time for these archeological discoveries? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mg0j7Uzsg0&feature=related

How did it change? Neoclassical Characteristics Sharp outlines Deliberate composition (Geometric Arrangements) Cool, but impactful, colors “Classical” subjects with moral implications Reason over Emotion – The leaders of the Enlightenment distrusted emotion as a guide to truth.

Sculpture How are they different? Bernini Donatello Canova Michelangelo How are they different?

Jacques-Louis David 1748-1825 French painter and political activist Studied in Rome Influenced by the classical style Highly influenced by the ideas of the French Revolution In life and art Political Flip-Flopper Aligned himself (and his art) with whoever was in power. Louis XVI Revolution Robespierre Napoleon Use of Propaganda ……… Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David’s Artistic Characteristics Strong attention to detail Clean lines Muted, cool, colors “Reserved” Drama Depicted great men Heroes of Antiquity Political leaders of his time Saw art as a way to reeducate the people Use of powerful and skillful propaganda

Oath of Horatii Commissioned by Louis XVI References Enlightenment values while alluding to Rousseau’s social contract Highlights the hopes of the French Revolution Brothers self sacrifice for their country. Extolled classical virtues of stoicism, masculinity and patriotism Anti-Monarchy sentiment

The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons Sacrifice family for country Sharp scissors Brutus’ twisted feet Dark contrast in lighting between Brutus and his wife

Death of Marat Who was he? Political fanatic and journalist of the French Revolution Friend of David Used his influence to condemn hundreds of people to death during the Reign of Terror Suffered from a terrible skin disease which caused him to itch horribly Murdered by Charlotte Corday

Simon Schama’s Power of Art David As you watch the following video, answer the questions on the overhead on the back of your handout of Napoleon.

Death of Marat as Propaganda -Historical- Skin Head compress Letter in hand Desk Bathtub Knife Wound

Death of Marat as Propaganda -Symbolism- Skin Letter in hand Letter and money on desk Desk Bathtub Knife Background Quill pen Sheets = Shroud Positioning of body

Michelangelo Pieta Caravaggio Entombment of Christ David Death of Marat

Jacques-Louis David’s Napoleon Depicts Emperor Napoleon in his study Is this painting propaganda? What if I told you that Napoleon never actually stood for this painting?

What’s Really Going On? You are going to read an article that discusses Jacques-Louis David’s portrait of Napoleon 2) You will then fill out your painting guide, by identifying the symbolic propaganda aspects of the work

…More Propaganda Napoleon Clock & Candles Disheveled appearance Uniform, Sword, Campaign Maps Rolled papers- Code Napoleon Books Soldier, Emperor and Administrator Napoleon hired David to be his court painter because he could produce powerful propaganda

Just a simple painter? Jacques-Louis David’s self-portrait Simple painter or powerful political figure? How is he using propaganda here?

Exit Slip If you were going to explain it to someone, how would you characterize Neoclassical art? Name two ways in which Marat is depicted as Christ-like.