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The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak
Albert Bierstadt 1863 19th Century American Art Lander's peak is a tribute to the civil war veteran whose pictures and maps inspired Bierstadt. Shows vastness of America. Luminism creates a focal point of the waterfall. Eye directed from Indians up waterfall, up into the sky from mountain: argues for Manifest Destiny. Mood of peace and tranquility.
Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious
Antonio Canova Neoclassical 1804-1808 this white marbled state depicts napoleon's wayward sister (wife of Italian Prince). Well sculpted in how it truly depict's body's position and contours lying on its side as well as the drapery. Golden apple makes appeal to promiscuous figure, Venus Victorious. Provocativeness is also enhanced by right hand gesture. Contrast of couch is highlighted in different marble (clear separation). Style of couch replicated catafalque. This contrast highlight's Paolina's defeat of death by beauty.
The Death of General Wolfe
Benjamin West 1771 American Art A very neoclassical artwork minus the modern day dress. The strong figures on the left create a triangle around Wolfe (asymmetrical composition). Fictitious in the inclusion of a Native American and large group of surrounding mourners. This is propaganda in the allusion to Jesus Christ in Wolfe's death for the good of the state.
Oath of the Horatii
Jacques Louis David 1784 Neoclassical Iconic painting of the French Revolution despite its composition 5 years prior. Initially commissioned by the King became a symbol of revolution. Depicts the fighters of Horus against another Roman city state. Contrast in the erect (strong, determined) men and the wilted women (who are stricken with sadness over their inevitable loss). Moral is the state comes before everything else. Neoclassical revival of Roman History. Compared to the School of Athens.
The Death of Marat
Jacques Louis David 1793 Neoclassical The painting depicts Jean-Paul Marat, a revolutionary ratical who was stabbed by a member of the opposing party. The artwork is propaganda in how it evokes the viewer. The bleak, dark, upper space contrasts the white and red bottom half and creates a "chilling oppressiveness." The subject's identification is unmistakable in the use of iconic objects (desk, tub). The letter, knife and blood offer both focal points and points of hatred which highlight Marat's martyrdom for revolution.
Napoleon Crossing the St. Bernard Pass
Jacques Louis David 1800 Neoclassical
Coronation of Napoleon
Jacques Louis David 1806-1807 Neoclassical
Le Grande Odalisque
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres 1814 Neoclassical
Chiswick House
Richard Boyle and Kent London, England 1725 Neoclassical A style of Palladian architecture and loosely based on his villa rotunda. Exterior revives the classical in its use of right angels, symmetry and unadorned planes. The interior contrasts that in its use of luxurious Late Baroque style.
The Oxbow
Thomas Cole 1836 19th Century American Art The artwork is highly romantic. It draws on the fading wilderness (left storm) to the sunny civilization (right small towns). The small figure in the foreground (Cole himself) is asking for the viewer's opinion. The setting is Mount Holyoke, MA.
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson 1770-1806 Charlottesville, VA Neoclassical