Rococo

lived a short life, from 1690 to 1734 (1). He came from a family of prestigious painters and that is relevant in his work. He also played a major part in the beginning of the development of the Rococo style in France and his art does display some of the characteristics of the Rococo art style (2). The Rococo art style is mostly defined by its use of asymmetry and naturalism (3). One of Coypels most well known pieces is The Rape of Europa (The Abduction of Europa), 1727. Noël-Nicolas Coypels…

Jacques-Philip-Joseph de Saint-Quentin was born in Paris in 1738. He painted works of art during the famous Rococo period. Unlike many Rococo period pieces, “The Death of Socrates” focused on the anatomy and muscularity of the human body. The painting itself is full of symbolism. At first glance, the eye gravitates toward the center of the piece where Socrates himself is draped in a bright yellow robe with a white garment lying over him. You see the darkness on his face as he grips his chest.…

In August 30, 1748, a young french neoclassicist painter names Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris, Kingdom of France. Jacques- Louis was an active supporter of the French Revolution and was imprisoned after the fall of his friend Maximilien Robespierre’s fall from power. Jacques- Louis David was frequently involved with the politics of France, and utilized his painting abilities to illustrate strong opinions in regards to the political regimes. During this time, he developed an empire style.…

natural, elegant. There are only two color red and white about makeup at that time, and eye makeup does not attach any. In 18th century, with the rise the bourgeois status, Empire style of the Baroque age also retire. It be replaces by the Rococo era gradually. Rococo period began with Foundation and power. And the power apply face is usually made of lead. In late 18th century France,people are affected by democracy directly. People tend to smell fresh air, and they begin to reject strong…

Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette has been at the center of movie critic controversy since its release. It has been regarded as stylistically beautiful and fun to watch, while also accused of being devoid of any historical significance. While the film nods its head to popular culture, it does follow the life of the Austrian Archduchess turned French Queen Marie Antoinette. The film opens as Marie Antoinette begins her journey to France to meet her future husband, Louis Auguste (Louis…

The neoclassic artistic style began about the same time as the start of the age of enlightenment in the mid 18th century. Neoclassical art favored the simplicity and symmetry of Ancient Greece and Rome and viewed the Rococo style it displaced as immoral. Neoclassical artists thought art should be more cerebral and less sensual and viewed drawing as more important than painting. Neoclassical art with its strong lines, muted colors, and lack of visible brush strokes create images which appear to…

artistic styles changed from Rococo, representing the power of the aristocracy, to Neoclassicism, which emphasized virtues of Roman civilization, and Romanticism, which celebrated the individual and freedom" (From The Trivial to the True: The French Revolution & Painting. (n.d.)) Historical paintings were also the most significant, which later followed by genre paintings, landscape, and even still live. The Revolution also transformed the persuasive styles from the Rococo, Neoclassical and…

several generations from old homes and later completed their furnishing in newer styles. The household furniture became mixed designers rather used and modified many styles taken from different time periods like Gothic, Tudor, Elizabethan; English rococo, Neoclassical and other. The most common styles of furniture during this time were gothic and…

Fashion in the 18th century was characterised by greater abundance, elaboration and intricacy in clothing designs as it was influenced by the trends in the Rococo period, also known as late baroque period. Fashion was greatly influenced by iconic fashion figures such as Marie Antoinette. Womens clothing retained the emphasis on a narrow, inverted conical torso achieved with bone stays, above full skirts. Hoop skirts reached their maximum size in 1750s and began to reduce in size but remained…

During the French Revolution, many significant events took place. The beheadings of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette, along with thousands of their aristocratic followers in 1792, was a pretty significant one because it meant the end of the terrible monarchy that was ruling over France. However, the change in the arts that the Revolution brought was probably the most important of all. From 1789-late 1790s, the people had enough of their country being bankrupt, and desperately…