Rococo art and Neoclassical art both reflect the attitudes and overall culture of the times in which they were painted in. Rococo art marked the uneventful and lighthearted period in French history. It was a time when French leaders embraced superficial values and pursued only pleasurable experiences, thus these shallow cultural philosophies are showcased within Rococo art. Neoclassical art came out during a time of warfare and religious revolution, thus Neoclassical art emphasizes courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. Neoclassical artists were propagandists because their art criticized the superficial values and inept leadership of the upperclass. Revolutionists wanted equality and reason to be the main principles to govern life. Therefore
