Exam 11: Rococo to Neoclassicism in Europe and America

_____ specialized in dramatic renderings of scientific experiments.

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

_____ is widely considered to be the first truly British painter.

_____ by Jacques-Germain Soufflot demonstrates a revived interest in Classical architecture in France.

In the early 18th century, the seat of French culture shifted from palaces to _____.

The _____ of Hogarth's paintings was a uniquely English trait.

French social gatherings took place in the _____ of townhouses.

The members of the French Academy who followed Poussin believed that the most important element of art was _____.

The _____ was part of the education of well-bred Europeans and Americans.

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

What was Antonio Canaletto's method of creating his vedute of Venice?

What are the main characteristics of Neoclassical architecture? What sources inspired architects? How is it different than Baroque architecture?

The French _____ argued that society could improve by applying reason to problems.

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

Which aspects of Watteau's style appealed to his wealthy patrons?

Which art historical method di Johann Winckelmann initiate?

How did the Grand Tour contribute to the rise of Neoclassicism?

According to Jacques-Louis David, the subjects of artworks should be historical events to _____.

Invented by Watteau, fête galante paintings had _____ as their subjects.

How did the English artist, William Hogarth, approach his subjects?