Chapter 26: Rococo to Neoclassicism--18th Century Europe and America
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Enlightenment
A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason. ex. Wright, "A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery" (1765)
Fête galante
French "amorous festival" a type of Rococo painting style depicting the outdoor amusement of French upper-class society ex. Watteau, "Pilgrimage to Cythera" (1717)
Rococo
A popular style in Europe in the eighteenth century, known for its soft pastels, ornate interiors, sentimental portraits, and starry-eyed lovers protected by hovering cupids. ex. Fragonard, "The Swing" (1766)
Neoclassicism
An 18th century revival of interest in classical cultural themes and styles from ancient Greece and Rome, incorporating Enlightenment thinking. ex. David, "Oath of the Horatii" (1784)
