Neo-Classical art movement from 1750-1880 that drew inspiration from classical antiquity and aimed to promote moral virtues. Characterized by sculptural forms, subdued palettes, and planar compositions modeled after Roman art. Important artists included Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, Angelica Kauffman, and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Neoclassical architecture and art was widely popular during this period in countries like France, England, and America.

1. Neo-Classical1750-1880Stephen Pitman

2. Famous Neo-Classical ArtistsJacques-Louis David Antonio Canova Angelica KauffmanJean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

3. About Neoclassicalism:Characterized by harsh sculptural lines, a subdued palette, and for the most part, planar instead or linear recession into space.Inspired by the French RevolutionDesigned to heighten moral standards to replace the corruption of Louis XVI’s France.

4. About Neoclassicalism Cont.Modeled after the Roman Empire and imitated form and content of classical works of art.Neoclassical architecture dominated in France, England and America, for example, the U.S. Capital.

5. ‘Oath of the Horatii’ by Jacques-Louis David, 1784

6. ‘The Artist in the Character of Design Listening to the Inspiration of Poetry’ by Angelica Kauffman, 1782

7. ‘Pauline Borghese’ as Venus by Antonio Canova, 1808

8. ‘Grande Odalisque’ by Jean-Augustine-Dominique Ingres, 1814

9. Works cited http://www.artmovements.co.uk/home.htmhttp://www.bridgemanartondemand.com/page/movementshttp://www.artcyclopedia.com/