The Raft of the Medusa is a Romantic painting by Théodore Géricault from the early 19th century. Géricault was a French artist and lithographer who had a short but influential career. The Raft of the Medusa‚ arguably his most famous work‚ was first exhibited in the Salon of 1819 and proved controversial at the time as whilst it adhered to aesthetic standards of fine art but focused on an event from contemporary history rather than an interpretation of an Ancient Greek or Roman tale. The painting
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The Oath of the Horatii seems to take place outside in a courtyard‚ whereas the Liberty painting appears to be in a city similar to New York City. According to DeWitte‚ author of Gateways of Art‚ The oath of the Horatii “shows a scene from early Roman history in which three brothers make a vow to their father to fight for Rome”(Gateways of Art 500). DeWitte also mentions‚ “the liberty Leading the People‚ by Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863)‚ depicts the French people bravely rising up against their government
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Theodore Gericault‚ The raft of the Medusa The raft of the Medusa by Theodore Gericault exemplifies political influence showcasing the struggle and crisis happening in France. The political climate of France in the 1820’s was tumultuous causing an eventuality of Gericault’s work of art. His work demonstrated romantic art in its consummation. (Willard WSJ) As a painter he wielded crucial influence on the ontogenesis of Romantic art in France. Géricault was a keen and an avid horse rider whose melodramatic
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The Raft of the Medusa In 1819‚ the French painter‚ Theodore Gerricault‚ created a sensation in Parisian art circles and high-society when he unveiled a huge and impressive canvas entitled "Scene of Shipwreck." Not only is the painting gigantic (16 ft high and almost 24 ft wide)‚ but is also quietly horrifying. A group men on crowded fat are making an attempt to get a faraway ship to notice them. Survival looks almost impossible‚ and but the desperate situation does not even begin to suggest
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romanticism and political inspire painting. A large painting or life-size painting that describe a situation from consequence in ruined of the shore in the coast of today’s Mairitania on 1816. This painting interpret the situation of the people that build a raft and died. The survivors resist and experience hunger and thirsty ‚ bit by bit deliver their life from their death. They fight for each other even they are companions and comrades ‚ the weakest will die . The structure of the painting build up into
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will be illustrated through three examples which are the Oath of the Horatii‚ The Apotheosis of Homer and Experiment on a Bird in an Air Pump.
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example of Neoclassism is Jacques David’s Oath of the Horatii. This painting was made in the time of rising action before the French Revolution. David’s purpose in making it was to help spark the revolution;
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The Raft of the Medusa was the beginning of a new era for art called “Romanticism”. Today it is in a museum in Musee Du Lourve‚ Paris. To better understand this analysis I’m going to start from the beginning and give you the backstory. On July 2‚1816 The Medusa was being sailed by an incompetent captain whom had been appointed by the King of France. This captain also had a reputation for being quite ignorant according to many historians. His ignorance and lack of experience eventually led to the
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The Oath of the Horatii is a piece art painted in 1784 by French artist Jacques-Louis is a great piece representing sacrifice and patriotism. This painting depicts the Roman legend the two warring cities of Rome and Alba Longa each sending three soldiers to battle instead of starting a full blown war and whoever wins is declared the winning city will be declared the victorious city. This painting shows the three Roman soldiers preparing to go to battle. My initial reaction to this painting says
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Raft of the Medusa Theodore Gericault‚Raft of the Medusa‚ 1818-1819 [oil on canvas]491X716cm The Raft of the Medusa was created by Theodore Gericault in the years 1818 and 1819 during the French Romantic period. This oil painting‚ which stands at a massive 491x716cm‚ was created to capture the tragedy of the Medusa.This essay discusses what the Raft of the Medusa was‚ the reasons behind why Theodore Gericault made this painting and the political impacts it had at the time it was made. The ‘Medusa’
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