In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

The middle class gained political influence

What defined the Neoclassical movement?

A revitalization of ancient Greek and Roman styles.

What makes Angelica Kauffmann's 'Mother of the Gracchi' an example of a Neoclassical painting?

All of these make this an example of Neoclassical painting.

How were Classical themes and historic moments often used in Neoclassical paintings?

To show the virtues of patriotism

Napoleon Bonaparte was:

Dictator who reinstated the monarchy

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Students study how artists of the Neoclassical period were influenced by major historical events and the Classical Greek and Roman. They will identify and analyze the Neoclassical style.

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1
In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
The tax burden was carried by the lower class
The middle class gained political influence
The clergy dominated the government
The king was restored to unlimited power
2
What defined the Neoclassical movement?
The rejection of all modern materials and techniques in art.
A revitalization of ancient French and American styles.
A rejection of ancient Greek and Roman rules about art.
A revitalization of ancient Greek and Roman styles.
3
What makes Angelica Kauffmann's 'Mother of the Gracchi' an example of a Neoclassical painting?
All of these make this an example of Neoclassical painting.
The use of Roman painting techniques and styles.
The use of Roman style frame to compliment the painting.
Roman legend with a moral message relevant to 18th century.
4
Excavations of _ enabled artists to study the classical antique art of Greece and Rome
Torre Annunziata
Mount Vesuvius
Ancient Ruins
Pompeii and Herculaneum
5
Which of the following is NOT a visual characteristic associated with Neoclassicism?
Classical architectural settings
Loose open brushwork
Precisely rendered anatomy
Clearly structured compositions
6
How were Classical themes and historic moments often used in Neoclassical paintings?
To show the virtues of patriotism
To inspire people to reject national styles and identities
To show how far society had progressed since ancient times
To suggest that nobody had original ideas anymore
7
Napoleon Bonaparte was:
The father of Neoclassical paintings
Dictator who reinstated the monarchy
The apprentice of Jacques-Louis David
A political enemy
8
This artist explored patriotism and civic virtue, heroism and moral integrity.
Jacques-Louis David
Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres
Paulo Uccello
Gian Lorenzo Bernini

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