During the 18th century, several artistic movements occurred as a result of the Enlightenment. One of these movements was Neoclassicism, this period involved the revival of classical cultures as well as incorporated themes and styles of both Greek and Roman art (Kleiner 763). An example of a Neoclassical artist was Angelica Kauffman, in 1785 he created one of his most famous pieces Cornelia Presenting Her Children as Her Treasures. In this painting, Kauffman exhibits a Neoclassical style within his piece due to him clothing those in the piece in ancient Roman garbs and positioning them in a striking pose (Kleiner 763).
Another movement of this time period was Romanticism, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of
Another movement of this time period was Romanticism, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of