The word Neoclassic means exactly what it breaks into, Neo and Classic. It was a flourishing revival of art based on old Greek and Roman techniques. This movement centered in France as it took place during the rise of Napoleon. Some of the major artists were Jacques-Louis David and Johann Joachim Winckelmann. "Neoclassical Art." Neoclassical Art. ARTcylopedia, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015. "The Penitent Magdalene by MENGS, Anton Raphael." The Penitent Magdalene by MENGS, Anton Raphael. Web Gallery of Art, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
This painting is Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David and it depicts a scene from an ancient roman legend of a battle between two cities. This was a pioneer to the reinventing and resurgence of Roman and Greek art. Cite: "Neoclassical Art." Neoclassical Art. ARTcylopedia, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
This painting is The Ascension by Jean-Francois de Troy. This painting attempted to mix the classic Greek style of art and the heavy influence that the church had on this era of painters. Cite: "Neoclassical Art." Neoclassical Art. ARTcylopedia, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
This next work is "The Cupid" By Jospeh Marie Vien. He was a french painter who focused mainly on painting scenes that depicted divine beings other than Christ. Cite: "Joseph-Marie Vien | Biography - French Painter." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
This work is know as "Achilles receiving news of the dead Patrolocos" by Martin Knoller. An Austrian painter who was much different than other artists as far as his focus, "Achilles receiving news of the dead Patrolocos" followed Knoller's theme of paintings about tragedy or a fallen hero. Cite: "Artworks of Martin Knoller (Austrian, 1725 - 1804)." Artworks of Martin Knoller (Austrian, 1725 - 1804). MutualArt, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
"The Dream of Saint Joseph" was painted by a Prussian man named Anton Rapheal Mengs. Mengs tended to focus on closeups or potraits of only three to four people. He put immense detail into the facial expressions he painted. Cite: "The Penitent Magdalene by MENGS, Anton Raphael." The Penitent Magdalene by MENGS, Anton Raphael. Web Gallery of Art, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
The next piece is "Napoleon crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David. This is one the poster child art pieces of the Neoclassical era, as it showed Emperor Napoleon in all his grandness crossing the Alps on his march to Italy. Cite: "Neoclassical Nuttiness-or Why Art and Politics Don't Mix." Mental Floss. Mental Floss, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.
This piece is "Madame Raymond de Verninac" by Johann Joachim Winkelman. Winkelman was fascinated with the female body and during his time spent in Germany he painted many portraits. Cite: "Neoclassical Art and Its Greatest Artists." Deborah Mends How To Draw Journey. Neoclassic Arts, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.
This piece is "Antiquity Revived" by Dewi Persik. This piece served as a way for certain artists to draw landscapes and buildings during this time. Cite: "Pics For Neoclassical Art." Pics For Neoclassical Art. AntiquityRevived, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.
This piece is "Roucy-Trision" by Anne-Louis Girodet. A french woman, Anne focused on potraits and particulary the faces of children in her works. She is considered an outlier in this period because she was a successful woman painter. Cite: "Anne-Louis Girodet ~ Neoclassical Painter." Anne-Louis Girodet ~ Neoclassical Painter. TuttArt, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.
This piece is "Chateaubaraid" by James Macpherson. Macpherson centered his art around military works, such as battle scenes or portraits of soldiers after a battle. He especially enjoyed painting generals who served in the army. Cite: "Anne-Louis Girodet ~ Neoclassical Painter." Anne-Louis Girodet ~ Neoclassical Painter. TuttArt, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.