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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Type of scene popularized by Watteau with upper-class amusements

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Fte galante

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Purpose of the Prix de Rome prize in the 18th century

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Studying in Rome

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American artist who sculpted George Washington in Neoclassical style

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Jean-Antoine Houdon

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Term for French townhomes central to new Rococo style

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Hotel

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Primary artist of Neoclassical style in France during the revolution

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Jacques-Louis David

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Term for an intellectual gathering during the Enlightenment

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Salon

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Archaeological discovery influencing Neoclassicism in 1748

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The uncovering of Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Meaning of "Rocaille" in 18th-century art context

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Small stones and shells for grotto interiors

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Pinnacle of Neoclassical history painting by Jacques-Louis David

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Oath of the Horatii

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German-Austrian art style with late Baroque characteristics

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Rococo

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Artist rejecting Rococo for simple, domestic subjects

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Jean-Baptiste Chardin

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French term for Antoine Watteau's "amorous festival" paintings

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Fte galante

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Movement focusing on reason and reevaluation of ideas

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Enlightenment

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English architect known for neo-Gothic work at the Palace of Westminster

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Augustus W.N. Pugin

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Building in Virginia designed by Thomas Jefferson

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Monticello

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Artist painting "The Breakfast Scene" known for moralizing satires

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William Hogarth

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Painter of "The Swing" in 1767 in French Rococo style

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Jean-Honor Fragonard

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Term for a painting conveying a moral tale in Neoclassicism

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Exemplum virtutis

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Favorite portrait artist of Marie Antoinette

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Elisabeth-Louise Vige-Lebrun

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Term for "glorification of a subject to a divine level"

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Apotheosis

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Sculpture by Canova featuring mythological lovers

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Cupid and Psyche

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Architectural style revisiting classical antiquity, often for public buildings

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Neoclassicism

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18th-century artist famous for Marriage la Mode

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William Hogarth

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British artist famous for portraits like "The Blue Boy"

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Thomas Gainsborough

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Main theme of Antoine Watteau's "Pilgrimage to Cythera"

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Aristocratic love and transience