SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Neoclassicism
Dr.   GErald   Lucas
Neoclassicism
Is dated from 1660-1780
Also called the “Augustan” period
Is a conservative movement
Believed that humans were fallen
  Observed a disparity between the past & the present
  Exulted the past
  Saw the present as debased
  Used satire and irony
Major Ideas
Humans are not inherently benevolent or rational
Restraint is important
True (moral) problems are insoluble
Distrust of innovation; reverence for tradition
Strong centralized authority is necessary
The universe is hierarchical
Through God’s mercy, individuals may be saved
Major Ideas (Cont.)
Humanity’s chief concern: moral improvement
Literature should be moral, not aesthetic
Science is unimportant
Science is deceptive
The physical universe is amoral
Reason should be distrusted
Poetry
“What oft was thought,
but ne’er so well
expressed.”

Not aiming for
originality

Traditional genres

Universal in appeal

Satire emphasized

Uses allusion
Poet
Should not express an individual personality

Rational person speaking to rational people

Expresses accepted values

Uses the language of civilized people

Knows the classics

Emphasizes clear communication
Allusion
Mythological and
religious

Provides a contrast
between past and
present

Enriches the meaning
and texture

Suggests a universality
Satire
Ironic literary creation

Details the defeat of decency & virtue

Laments the triumph of folly or vice

Relies heavily on parody, paradox, anti-climax

Infused with wit, high-spirit, and vigor

Implies that things will continue to get worse

More Related Content

What's hot

The Italian Renaissance
The Italian RenaissanceThe Italian Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance
Christine Ege
 
Neo classicism
Neo classicismNeo classicism
Neo classicism
Kenneth Jimenez
 
Neoclassical art
Neoclassical artNeoclassical art
Neoclassical art
Rocío Bautista
 
Romanticism in art
Romanticism in artRomanticism in art
Romanticism in art
cinbarnsley
 
Drama and theater
Drama and theaterDrama and theater
Drama and theater
Genevieve Kryzlei Alviar
 
Renaissance Period Literature
Renaissance Period LiteratureRenaissance Period Literature
Renaissance Period Literature
Hazel Anne Quirao
 
Neoclassic period
Neoclassic periodNeoclassic period
Neoclassic period
Fira Nursya`bani
 
Samuel Richardson
Samuel RichardsonSamuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson
Leila Saad
 
Pre- Raphaelites
Pre- RaphaelitesPre- Raphaelites
Pre- Raphaelites
Greg A.
 
Periods in literature
Periods in literature Periods in literature
Periods in literature
Majo Galleno
 
Baroqueart
BaroqueartBaroqueart
Baroqueart
Andrea Fuentes
 
An Overview of Neo-classical age
An Overview of Neo-classical ageAn Overview of Neo-classical age
An Overview of Neo-classical age
Mital Raval
 
Romanticism Art History
Romanticism Art HistoryRomanticism Art History
THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
THE  RENAISSANCE  PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGETHE  RENAISSANCE  PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
Irma Nydia Villanueva
 
Realism
RealismRealism
Realism
Greg A.
 
English literature
English literatureEnglish literature
English literature
Kirrrr123
 
Renaissance
RenaissanceRenaissance
Renaissance
AnoushkaBanerji
 
Avant-garde
Avant-gardeAvant-garde
The Romantic Movement
The Romantic MovementThe Romantic Movement
The Romantic Movement
Eastview High School
 
Characteristics of the neoclassical age
Characteristics of the neoclassical ageCharacteristics of the neoclassical age
Characteristics of the neoclassical age
Rinkal Jani
 

What's hot (20)

The Italian Renaissance
The Italian RenaissanceThe Italian Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance
 
Neo classicism
Neo classicismNeo classicism
Neo classicism
 
Neoclassical art
Neoclassical artNeoclassical art
Neoclassical art
 
Romanticism in art
Romanticism in artRomanticism in art
Romanticism in art
 
Drama and theater
Drama and theaterDrama and theater
Drama and theater
 
Renaissance Period Literature
Renaissance Period LiteratureRenaissance Period Literature
Renaissance Period Literature
 
Neoclassic period
Neoclassic periodNeoclassic period
Neoclassic period
 
Samuel Richardson
Samuel RichardsonSamuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson
 
Pre- Raphaelites
Pre- RaphaelitesPre- Raphaelites
Pre- Raphaelites
 
Periods in literature
Periods in literature Periods in literature
Periods in literature
 
Baroqueart
BaroqueartBaroqueart
Baroqueart
 
An Overview of Neo-classical age
An Overview of Neo-classical ageAn Overview of Neo-classical age
An Overview of Neo-classical age
 
Romanticism Art History
Romanticism Art HistoryRomanticism Art History
Romanticism Art History
 
THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
THE  RENAISSANCE  PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGETHE  RENAISSANCE  PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD: LITERATURE AND THE AGE
 
Realism
RealismRealism
Realism
 
English literature
English literatureEnglish literature
English literature
 
Renaissance
RenaissanceRenaissance
Renaissance
 
Avant-garde
Avant-gardeAvant-garde
Avant-garde
 
The Romantic Movement
The Romantic MovementThe Romantic Movement
The Romantic Movement
 
Characteristics of the neoclassical age
Characteristics of the neoclassical ageCharacteristics of the neoclassical age
Characteristics of the neoclassical age
 

Viewers also liked

Neoclassical Literature
Neoclassical LiteratureNeoclassical Literature
Neoclassical Literature
Avril Jena Oleta
 
Neo Classical Art
Neo Classical ArtNeo Classical Art
Neo Classical Art
Mary Castagna
 
Neo classical architecture
Neo classical architectureNeo classical architecture
Neo classical architecture
pandichelvam tharanghini
 
Ages of English Literature
Ages of English LiteratureAges of English Literature
Ages of English Literature
St:Mary's College
 
Literary movements
Literary movementsLiterary movements
Literary movements
Rodrigo Cortes
 
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And ReasonThe Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
Jitendra Sumra
 
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th CenturyRococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
Andrea Fuentes
 
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenmentThe neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
hma1
 
characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
  characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age  characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
Devangibagohil
 
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
Elliott Jones
 
Abstract expressionism1
Abstract expressionism1Abstract expressionism1
Abstract expressionism1
adamhw4
 
Impressionism and expressionism
Impressionism and expressionismImpressionism and expressionism
Impressionism and expressionism
Raquel Benaion
 
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
Elliott Jones
 
Abstract Expressionism Powerpoint
Abstract  Expressionism  PowerpointAbstract  Expressionism  Powerpoint
Abstract Expressionism Powerpoint
Ben Dover
 
1st Michelangelo
1st Michelangelo1st Michelangelo
1st Michelangelo
HillcrestPIA
 
Michelangelo
MichelangeloMichelangelo
Michelangelo
Bruce Black Art
 
Impressionism & Expressionism
Impressionism & Expressionism Impressionism & Expressionism
Impressionism & Expressionism
Jeri Ann Gabon
 
Abstract expressionism power point
Abstract expressionism power pointAbstract expressionism power point
Abstract expressionism power point
joewaf
 
Abstract Expressionism
Abstract ExpressionismAbstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism
guest70789d
 
Fauvism presentation
Fauvism presentationFauvism presentation
Fauvism presentation
daviesmichelle
 

Viewers also liked (20)

Neoclassical Literature
Neoclassical LiteratureNeoclassical Literature
Neoclassical Literature
 
Neo Classical Art
Neo Classical ArtNeo Classical Art
Neo Classical Art
 
Neo classical architecture
Neo classical architectureNeo classical architecture
Neo classical architecture
 
Ages of English Literature
Ages of English LiteratureAges of English Literature
Ages of English Literature
 
Literary movements
Literary movementsLiterary movements
Literary movements
 
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And ReasonThe Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
The Neo Classical Literature - The Age of Prose And Reason
 
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th CenturyRococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
Rococo & Neoclassicism In Early 18th Century
 
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenmentThe neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
The neoclassical period the age of enlightenment
 
characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
  characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age  characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
characteristics of Neoclassiclal Age
 
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
15 impressionism, expressionism, and 12 tone (oer)
 
Abstract expressionism1
Abstract expressionism1Abstract expressionism1
Abstract expressionism1
 
Impressionism and expressionism
Impressionism and expressionismImpressionism and expressionism
Impressionism and expressionism
 
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
16 primitivism, nationalism, neoclassicism (oer)
 
Abstract Expressionism Powerpoint
Abstract  Expressionism  PowerpointAbstract  Expressionism  Powerpoint
Abstract Expressionism Powerpoint
 
1st Michelangelo
1st Michelangelo1st Michelangelo
1st Michelangelo
 
Michelangelo
MichelangeloMichelangelo
Michelangelo
 
Impressionism & Expressionism
Impressionism & Expressionism Impressionism & Expressionism
Impressionism & Expressionism
 
Abstract expressionism power point
Abstract expressionism power pointAbstract expressionism power point
Abstract expressionism power point
 
Abstract Expressionism
Abstract ExpressionismAbstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism
 
Fauvism presentation
Fauvism presentationFauvism presentation
Fauvism presentation
 

Similar to Neoclassicism

The Enlightenment
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
Gerald Lucas
 
Slides of Universal Prayer
Slides of Universal PrayerSlides of Universal Prayer
Slides of Universal Prayer
studentofliterature
 
General impact of humanism in renaissance
General impact of humanism in renaissanceGeneral impact of humanism in renaissance
General impact of humanism in renaissance
alishpaimtiaz1
 
Realism regionalism naturalism background
Realism regionalism naturalism backgroundRealism regionalism naturalism background
Realism regionalism naturalism background
lcg22
 
The Enlightenment
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
Villa Santa Maria
 
Historic Insight into the Millennia
Historic Insight into the MillenniaHistoric Insight into the Millennia
Historic Insight into the Millennia
keith scharding
 
Eagleton, Terry After Theory
Eagleton, Terry   After TheoryEagleton, Terry   After Theory
Eagleton, Terry After Theory
satavari
 
Legend and myth
Legend and mythLegend and myth
Intro to humn 201
Intro to humn 201 Intro to humn 201
Intro to humn 201
EDeFalco
 
Quest for a moral compass
Quest for a moral compassQuest for a moral compass
Quest for a moral compass
David Bell
 
Lecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
Lecture 11 - Criticism and TheoryLecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
Lecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
Patrick Mooney
 
Greek philosophy and culture
Greek philosophy and cultureGreek philosophy and culture
Greek philosophy and culture
Kristin Bowling
 
Slide T H E A G E O F C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
Slide  T H E  A G E  O F  C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)Slide  T H E  A G E  O F  C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
Slide T H E A G E O F C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
gueste2476b
 
Rhinehart emerson power point presentation
Rhinehart   emerson power point presentationRhinehart   emerson power point presentation
Rhinehart emerson power point presentation
Andrew Rhinehart
 
Narratology/Archetypes
Narratology/ArchetypesNarratology/Archetypes
Narratology/Archetypes
Maria Kesia Navarro
 
Romantic era
Romantic eraRomantic era
Romantic era
Happy Louie
 
Basic mythology
Basic mythologyBasic mythology
Basic mythology
malama777
 
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPP
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPPWomen in Antiquity-PresentationPP
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPP
Tristan Wicks
 
Basic mythology
Basic mythologyBasic mythology
Basic mythology
malama777
 
Historic Insight Into The Millennia
Historic Insight Into The MillenniaHistoric Insight Into The Millennia
Historic Insight Into The Millennia
keith scharding
 

Similar to Neoclassicism (20)

The Enlightenment
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
 
Slides of Universal Prayer
Slides of Universal PrayerSlides of Universal Prayer
Slides of Universal Prayer
 
General impact of humanism in renaissance
General impact of humanism in renaissanceGeneral impact of humanism in renaissance
General impact of humanism in renaissance
 
Realism regionalism naturalism background
Realism regionalism naturalism backgroundRealism regionalism naturalism background
Realism regionalism naturalism background
 
The Enlightenment
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
 
Historic Insight into the Millennia
Historic Insight into the MillenniaHistoric Insight into the Millennia
Historic Insight into the Millennia
 
Eagleton, Terry After Theory
Eagleton, Terry   After TheoryEagleton, Terry   After Theory
Eagleton, Terry After Theory
 
Legend and myth
Legend and mythLegend and myth
Legend and myth
 
Intro to humn 201
Intro to humn 201 Intro to humn 201
Intro to humn 201
 
Quest for a moral compass
Quest for a moral compassQuest for a moral compass
Quest for a moral compass
 
Lecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
Lecture 11 - Criticism and TheoryLecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
Lecture 11 - Criticism and Theory
 
Greek philosophy and culture
Greek philosophy and cultureGreek philosophy and culture
Greek philosophy and culture
 
Slide T H E A G E O F C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
Slide  T H E  A G E  O F  C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)Slide  T H E  A G E  O F  C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
Slide T H E A G E O F C L A S S I C I S M (1700 1784)
 
Rhinehart emerson power point presentation
Rhinehart   emerson power point presentationRhinehart   emerson power point presentation
Rhinehart emerson power point presentation
 
Narratology/Archetypes
Narratology/ArchetypesNarratology/Archetypes
Narratology/Archetypes
 
Romantic era
Romantic eraRomantic era
Romantic era
 
Basic mythology
Basic mythologyBasic mythology
Basic mythology
 
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPP
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPPWomen in Antiquity-PresentationPP
Women in Antiquity-PresentationPP
 
Basic mythology
Basic mythologyBasic mythology
Basic mythology
 
Historic Insight Into The Millennia
Historic Insight Into The MillenniaHistoric Insight Into The Millennia
Historic Insight Into The Millennia
 

More from Gerald Lucas

Eliot's Road to Recovery
Eliot's Road to RecoveryEliot's Road to Recovery
Eliot's Road to Recovery
Gerald Lucas
 
Writing for the web ’13
Writing for the web ’13Writing for the web ’13
Writing for the web ’13
Gerald Lucas
 
Energize Teaching with Social Media
Energize Teaching with Social MediaEnergize Teaching with Social Media
Energize Teaching with Social Media
Gerald Lucas
 
Why Study Abroad?
Why Study Abroad?Why Study Abroad?
Why Study Abroad?
Gerald Lucas
 
(Literary) Modernism
(Literary) Modernism(Literary) Modernism
(Literary) Modernism
Gerald Lucas
 
Arts Festival 2011
Arts Festival 2011Arts Festival 2011
Arts Festival 2011
Gerald Lucas
 
Recruitment for London 2011
Recruitment for London 2011Recruitment for London 2011
Recruitment for London 2011
Gerald Lucas
 
The Epic & Tragedy
The Epic & TragedyThe Epic & Tragedy
The Epic & Tragedy
Gerald Lucas
 
Sf Course Flyer F10
Sf Course Flyer F10Sf Course Flyer F10
Sf Course Flyer F10
Gerald Lucas
 
Romanticism
RomanticismRomanticism
Romanticism
Gerald Lucas
 
Literary Theory Syllabus, Fall 2009
Literary  Theory  Syllabus,  Fall 2009Literary  Theory  Syllabus,  Fall 2009
Literary Theory Syllabus, Fall 2009
Gerald Lucas
 
1101: Essay Body
1101: Essay Body1101: Essay Body
1101: Essay Body
Gerald Lucas
 
Editing and Revision
Editing and RevisionEditing and Revision
Editing and Revision
Gerald Lucas
 
Writing About Lit: a Primer
Writing About Lit: a PrimerWriting About Lit: a Primer
Writing About Lit: a Primer
Gerald Lucas
 
1101: The First Steps
1101: The First Steps1101: The First Steps
1101: The First Steps
Gerald Lucas
 
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
Gerald Lucas
 

More from Gerald Lucas (16)

Eliot's Road to Recovery
Eliot's Road to RecoveryEliot's Road to Recovery
Eliot's Road to Recovery
 
Writing for the web ’13
Writing for the web ’13Writing for the web ’13
Writing for the web ’13
 
Energize Teaching with Social Media
Energize Teaching with Social MediaEnergize Teaching with Social Media
Energize Teaching with Social Media
 
Why Study Abroad?
Why Study Abroad?Why Study Abroad?
Why Study Abroad?
 
(Literary) Modernism
(Literary) Modernism(Literary) Modernism
(Literary) Modernism
 
Arts Festival 2011
Arts Festival 2011Arts Festival 2011
Arts Festival 2011
 
Recruitment for London 2011
Recruitment for London 2011Recruitment for London 2011
Recruitment for London 2011
 
The Epic & Tragedy
The Epic & TragedyThe Epic & Tragedy
The Epic & Tragedy
 
Sf Course Flyer F10
Sf Course Flyer F10Sf Course Flyer F10
Sf Course Flyer F10
 
Romanticism
RomanticismRomanticism
Romanticism
 
Literary Theory Syllabus, Fall 2009
Literary  Theory  Syllabus,  Fall 2009Literary  Theory  Syllabus,  Fall 2009
Literary Theory Syllabus, Fall 2009
 
1101: Essay Body
1101: Essay Body1101: Essay Body
1101: Essay Body
 
Editing and Revision
Editing and RevisionEditing and Revision
Editing and Revision
 
Writing About Lit: a Primer
Writing About Lit: a PrimerWriting About Lit: a Primer
Writing About Lit: a Primer
 
1101: The First Steps
1101: The First Steps1101: The First Steps
1101: The First Steps
 
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
1101: Subject, Purpose, Audience
 

Recently uploaded

South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
Academy of Science of South Africa
 
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
IreneSebastianRueco1
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
Celine George
 
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments UnitDigital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
chanes7
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdfLiberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
WaniBasim
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
AyyanKhan40
 
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movieFilm vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Nicholas Montgomery
 
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama UniversityNatural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Akanksha trivedi rama nursing college kanpur.
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdfবাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
eBook.com.bd (প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই)
 
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
TechSoup
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
Celine George
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in AmericaTop five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys
 
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective UpskillingYour Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Excellence Foundation for South Sudan
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptxA Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
thanhdowork
 
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptxS1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
tarandeep35
 

Recently uploaded (20)

South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
 
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
 
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
 
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments UnitDigital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
 
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdfLiberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
 
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movieFilm vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
 
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama UniversityNatural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
 
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdfবাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
 
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
 
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in AmericaTop five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
 
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective UpskillingYour Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptxA Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
A Survey of Techniques for Maximizing LLM Performance.pptx
 
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptxS1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
 

Neoclassicism

  • 1. Neoclassicism Dr. GErald Lucas
  • 2. Neoclassicism Is dated from 1660-1780 Also called the “Augustan” period Is a conservative movement Believed that humans were fallen Observed a disparity between the past & the present Exulted the past Saw the present as debased Used satire and irony
  • 3. Major Ideas Humans are not inherently benevolent or rational Restraint is important True (moral) problems are insoluble Distrust of innovation; reverence for tradition Strong centralized authority is necessary The universe is hierarchical Through God’s mercy, individuals may be saved
  • 4. Major Ideas (Cont.) Humanity’s chief concern: moral improvement Literature should be moral, not aesthetic Science is unimportant Science is deceptive The physical universe is amoral Reason should be distrusted
  • 5. Poetry “What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.” Not aiming for originality Traditional genres Universal in appeal Satire emphasized Uses allusion
  • 6. Poet Should not express an individual personality Rational person speaking to rational people Expresses accepted values Uses the language of civilized people Knows the classics Emphasizes clear communication
  • 7. Allusion Mythological and religious Provides a contrast between past and present Enriches the meaning and texture Suggests a universality
  • 8. Satire Ironic literary creation Details the defeat of decency & virtue Laments the triumph of folly or vice Relies heavily on parody, paradox, anti-climax Infused with wit, high-spirit, and vigor Implies that things will continue to get worse