Am I Not a Man and a Brother?, William Hackwood and Josiah Wedgwood

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

 -movement to outlaw slavery in european colonies, promoted by this medallion

-notion that all men are created equal stemmed from enlightenment thinking

Cornelia Pointing to Her Children as Her Treasures, Angelica Kauffmann

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

-pursues history painting inspired by ancient rome

-influenced by rousseau's views on the family

An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, Joseph Wright

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

-depiction of a well known scientist

-uses tenebrism, depicts lower class catholic people

Portrait of Marie Antoinette with Her Children, Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

-painted to make the queen look like a good mother

-prince looking out at viewer meant to evoke emotion

Oath of the Horatii, Jacques-Louis David

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

-depicts an ancient roman legend, geometrically arranged, represents a 'call to arms' of the revolution

-color palette used includes the colors of the french flag, subtle indicator of relevancy

Napoleon Crossing the Saint-Bernard, Jacques-Louis David

Neoclassicism (1750-1830)

-depiction of Napoleon leading his troops through the alps at the saint bernard pass

-grand pose gives a sense of power, pride, and elegance