Exam 11: Rococo to Neoclassicism in Europe and America

Several types of portraiture emerged during this period. Providing examples, please explore the different methods artists developed for presenting their subjects and why these appealed to their sitters.

_____ by Houdon is the sculptural equivalent of a Grand Manner portrait.

Describe Rousseau's ideas about the nature of man and how they inspired the demise of the Rococo style.

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.

Although born in America, _____ became the official painter to King George III.

Johann Winckelmann, the first art historian, identified _____ as the most perfect art form ever made.

Citing examples, please explain how various aspects of Enlightenment thought influenced the style and subjects matter of art.

How did this artist change the conventions of portraiture?

Which ideas of Lock and Newton formed the foundation of Enlightenment thought?

_____ was painted by David to help provide encouragement to revolutionary forces in France.

British visitors on the Grand Tour purchased scenic views of Venice called _____.

What kind of portrait is this? Why was it popular?

What are the hallmarks of the Rococo style in interior design and painting? Please provide examples.