The world in which we live in is something that is constantly changing. Nothing ever stays the same. And with these changes in the world, there comes changes in painting as well. Painting has come a long way, and as the times change, the style, subject matter, and characteristics of painting change as well.
The Baroque period took place between the years 1600-1750. There are two main characteristics that seem to be representative of baroque painting. There seemed to always be a sense of grandeur and splendor, as well as having blatant emotional content. The artists during this period wanted to be able to gain an emotional response from their viewers. Paintings consisted of both frescoes that covered walls and ceilings as well as pieces that were on canvas. There were a few other characteristics that helped to define baroque painting. They were a sense of realism/naturalism and classicism. During this period there also seemed to be a de-emphasis on the figure and more attention was given to the background. Light was also a main factor in …show more content…
This period of art was a departure from the baroque style. While the baroque style of painting tended to use dramatic qualities, such as chiaroscuro and tenebrism, as well as being overtly emotional, the neoclassicism era focused on outline and linear design, as well as being a revival of the antique. The subject matter was based off of Greek and Roman history and mythology, and the figures were shown as serious, stern, and unemotional. There was a great emphasis on linear design, and accuracy. The settings, costumes, background details, all needed to be accurate. The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David, is a painting that fits the neoclassical style. His painting depicts the story of the Greek philosopher, Socrates. The men in the painting are shown with serious facial expressions, and the details of the costumes and background are consist of the time
The Baroque period took place between the years 1600-1750. There are two main characteristics that seem to be representative of baroque painting. There seemed to always be a sense of grandeur and splendor, as well as having blatant emotional content. The artists during this period wanted to be able to gain an emotional response from their viewers. Paintings consisted of both frescoes that covered walls and ceilings as well as pieces that were on canvas. There were a few other characteristics that helped to define baroque painting. They were a sense of realism/naturalism and classicism. During this period there also seemed to be a de-emphasis on the figure and more attention was given to the background. Light was also a main factor in …show more content…
This period of art was a departure from the baroque style. While the baroque style of painting tended to use dramatic qualities, such as chiaroscuro and tenebrism, as well as being overtly emotional, the neoclassicism era focused on outline and linear design, as well as being a revival of the antique. The subject matter was based off of Greek and Roman history and mythology, and the figures were shown as serious, stern, and unemotional. There was a great emphasis on linear design, and accuracy. The settings, costumes, background details, all needed to be accurate. The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David, is a painting that fits the neoclassical style. His painting depicts the story of the Greek philosopher, Socrates. The men in the painting are shown with serious facial expressions, and the details of the costumes and background are consist of the time