Art 18th Century
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This flashcard set explores key concepts and figures from 18th-century art, focusing on movements such as Rococo and Neoclassicism. Learners will encounter prominent artists like Antoine Watteau and Jacques-Louis David, alongside significant artworks and terms related to the period. Topics include the influence of historical events on art, the evolution of styles, and the cultural context of intellectual gatherings known as salons. This set provides a foundational understanding of the art and ideas that shaped this vibrant century.
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French term for Antoine Watteau's "amorous festival" paintings
Fte galante
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18th-century artist famous for Marriage la Mode
William Hogarth
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Archaeological discovery influencing Neoclassicism in 1748
The uncovering of Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Painter of "The Swing" in 1767 in French Rococo style
Jean-Honor Fragonard
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Pinnacle of Neoclassical history painting by Jacques-Louis David
Oath of the Horatii
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Favorite portrait artist of Marie Antoinette
Elisabeth-Louise Vige-Lebrun
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Meaning of "Rocaille" in 18th-century art context
Small stones and shells for grotto interiors
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Artist painting "The Breakfast Scene" known for moralizing satires
William Hogarth
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British artist famous for portraits like "The Blue Boy"
Thomas Gainsborough
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Term for a painting conveying a moral tale in Neoclassicism
Exemplum virtutis
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Primary artist of Neoclassical style in France during the revolution
Jacques-Louis David
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Term for French townhomes central to new Rococo style
Hotel
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German-Austrian art style with late Baroque characteristics
Rococo
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American artist who sculpted George Washington in Neoclassical style
Jean-Antoine Houdon
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Term for an intellectual gathering during the Enlightenment
Salon
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Type of scene popularized by Watteau with upper-class amusements
Fte galante
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Main theme of Antoine Watteau's "Pilgrimage to Cythera"
Aristocratic love and transience
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English architect known for neo-Gothic work at the Palace of Westminster
Augustus W.N. Pugin
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Purpose of the Prix de Rome prize in the 18th century
Studying in Rome
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Artist rejecting Rococo for simple, domestic subjects
Jean-Baptiste Chardin
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Sculpture by Canova featuring mythological lovers
Cupid and Psyche
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Movement focusing on reason and reevaluation of ideas
Enlightenment
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Architectural style revisiting classical antiquity, often for public buildings
Neoclassicism
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Term for "glorification of a subject to a divine level"
Apotheosis
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Building in Virginia designed by Thomas Jefferson
Monticello