Neoclassical, Romantic, and Realist Art
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TheBandannaMan on January 19, 2012
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MYP Honors World History
Mr. Muratore
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Neoclassical Painting | - Based on classical Greek and Roman art and culture - Show heroic people in scenes from or inspired by ancient history - Figures look idealized and perfect - Bodies are draped in togas, or in formal, elegant clothing, or are nude - Faces are often calm, without emotion - Brush strokes tend to be smooth, barely visible |
| Neoclassical Literature | - Stresses the world's harmony and order - Presents a logical and balanced view of human nature based on reason |
| Classical Music | - Mood is moderate; does not describe any extreme emotion - Melody (tune) is repeated and does not reach extreme high or low pitches |
| Romantic Painting | - Shows scenes of family, nature, heroism, religious, and emotional subjects - Nature can be calm or stormy; there is an emphasis on the expanse of the sky; people in the landscape are usually small in scale - Faces show inner thoughts and emotion, such as fear, anger, love, hope - Colors are natural, muted and soft and show a lot of natural light |
| Romantic Literature | - Stresses human emotions over the rational mind - Shows wild imagination and strong emotions; common themes are heroes, childhood, the past, and passionate love |
| Romantic Music | - Mood is emotional; a wide variety of rhythms and instruments express great sadness, joy, or passion - Melody is dramatic; volume may change suddenly; may use very high to very low pitches |
| Realist Painting | - Based on details of daily life - Scenes of common people at work are often shown - Figures are dressed in daily, casual, or work clothes - The human body is not idealized - Faces do not show strong emotions - Artists attempt to paint light as it really looks on and around figures and objects |
| Realist Literature | - Describes the hardships of everyday life and criticizes the greed and bad manners of the middle class |
| Verismo Music | - In opera, a play with its text set to music, mood changes with scene to imitate real-life situations of everyday characters - Melody imitates human speech and voice and conveys realistic emotions |
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