Styles of Art in Humanities
Kiarra Banks
7/23/2010
Humanities 2230
Rococo and Neoclassical
Comparing and contrasting Rococo style of art with neoclassical style of art
Art is the process of arranging elements in a way for you to use your senses and your emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression. It includes music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, and paintings. Art can be considered as a distinct character reflection of a society. In comparing two periods or classification of art, the Rococo and the Neo-Classical periods may be compared as two opposing periods of art era.
From reading the text, there were two types of art styles that were brought about. The first type of art style is Rococo and the second style was Neoclassical. Rococo is a very decorative style based in France. Overtime it spread to most of Europe, but its acceptance was tied to religion and class. The only group to not recognize the Rococo was the English, primarily due to its erotic and sexual themes which offended the Protestant middle class. It was most often used in interior design, painting, architecture, and sculpture. In the reign of King Louis XV, this type of art was most likely used all the time. The movement began in the 17th century when it was the rise of the middle class. Also, the death of Louis XIV around this time, the high society in Paris became the pinnacle of fashion. Rococo was very light, ornamental, and elaborates the style of art. It was identified by elegance and detailed ornamentation and the use of curved, asymmetrical forms. This style appealed to the senses rather than intellect, stressing beauty over depth. The movement portrayed the life of the aristocracy, preferring themes of romance, mythology, fantasy, and of course every day life. Once again in the Rococo period, the tones of lighting were more profound and harsh. In addition to that, the exact and obvious contours of the figures in most of visual
art
7/23/2010
Humanities 2230
Rococo and Neoclassical
Comparing and contrasting Rococo style of art with neoclassical style of art
Art is the process of arranging elements in a way for you to use your senses and your emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression. It includes music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, and paintings. Art can be considered as a distinct character reflection of a society. In comparing two periods or classification of art, the Rococo and the Neo-Classical periods may be compared as two opposing periods of art era.
From reading the text, there were two types of art styles that were brought about. The first type of art style is Rococo and the second style was Neoclassical. Rococo is a very decorative style based in France. Overtime it spread to most of Europe, but its acceptance was tied to religion and class. The only group to not recognize the Rococo was the English, primarily due to its erotic and sexual themes which offended the Protestant middle class. It was most often used in interior design, painting, architecture, and sculpture. In the reign of King Louis XV, this type of art was most likely used all the time. The movement began in the 17th century when it was the rise of the middle class. Also, the death of Louis XIV around this time, the high society in Paris became the pinnacle of fashion. Rococo was very light, ornamental, and elaborates the style of art. It was identified by elegance and detailed ornamentation and the use of curved, asymmetrical forms. This style appealed to the senses rather than intellect, stressing beauty over depth. The movement portrayed the life of the aristocracy, preferring themes of romance, mythology, fantasy, and of course every day life. Once again in the Rococo period, the tones of lighting were more profound and harsh. In addition to that, the exact and obvious contours of the figures in most of visual
art
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