Tag Archives: Neoclassicism

Jupiter and Thetis by Ingres

Posted on November 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Jupiter and Thetis is a huge canvas painting of 8 feet created in 1811 by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, a French neoclassical painter, a student of Jacques-Louis Daivd. It depicts a scene from the Homer’s Iliad, that nymph Thetis … Continue reading →

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Dante and Virgil in Hell by Bouguereau

Posted on November 22, 2013 by artisoo

Dante and Virgil in the Hell is a oil painting on canvas by French academic painter Bouguereau in 1850. In his paintings he often used themes of mythology, allegory and love, with peace and idealization. Unlike his regular artworks, Dante and … Continue reading →

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The Oath of the Horatii by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Posted on October 31, 2013 by artisoo

The Oath of the Horatii is made by French artist Jacques-Louis David in 1784 commissioned by King Louis XVI of France. It depicts a scene from a Roman legend in the period of the wars between Rome and Alba, when … Continue reading →

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Appreciation of The Grande Odalisque

Posted on May 2, 2013 by artisoo

Ingres's art “lofty and solemn” could be reflected by his important work The Grande Odalisque. In the painting, Ingres gave up a lot of unnecessary details and made them unified in the serene, quiet and harmonious atmosphere, like carefully calculated. … Continue reading →

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The Death of Marat

Posted on April 1, 2013 by artisoo

  The death of Marat was created by Jacques Louis David in 1794. The death of Marat depicted the historical event that the French revolutionary Mara was killed in the bathtub. The painter employed the realistic approach to reappear the miserable … Continue reading →

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Neo-classical Painting

Posted on October 23, 2012 by artisoo

From the late 18th century to the early 19th century, Neoclassicism replaced roman art and remained dominant ever since. During this time,France became the birthplace of western culture & art center and major genres of western modern art. Since some … Continue reading →

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