LEA: Rococo, Age of Enlightenment, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Hudson River School

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Age of Enlightenment/Age of Reason

A broad intellectual movement in 18th‐century Europe that advocated the use of reason in the re‐evaluation of accepted ideas.

<p>A broad intellectual movement in 18th‐century Europe that advocated the use of reason in the re‐evaluation of accepted ideas.</p>
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balustrade

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

<p>a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling</p>
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dry point etching

a sharp stylus or needle is used to scratch lines directly into the metal plate

<p>a sharp stylus or needle is used to scratch lines directly into the metal plate</p>
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Fasces

ancient Roman symbol of authority; bundle of rods

<p>ancient Roman symbol of authority; bundle of rods</p>
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fete galante

French "amorous festival" a type of Rococo painting depicting the outdoor amusement of French upper-class society

<p>French "amorous festival" a type of Rococo painting depicting the outdoor amusement of French upper-class society</p>
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Grand Tour

a cultural tour of Europe formerly undertaken, especially in the 18th century, by a young man of the upper classes as a part of his education.

<p>a cultural tour of Europe formerly undertaken, especially in the 18th century, by a young man of the upper classes as a part of his education.</p>
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History Painting

based on historical, mythological, or biblical narratives, and conveyed high moral/intellectual idea

<p>based on historical, mythological, or biblical narratives, and conveyed high moral/intellectual idea</p>
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impasto

painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible

<p>painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible</p>
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July Revolution of 1830

rebellion in reaction to King Charles' edicts (the July Ordinances) that imposed rigid censorship on the press, dissolved the legislative assembly, and reduced the electorate in preparation for new elections; Charles fled; Duke of Orleans, his cousin, became king

<p>rebellion in reaction to King Charles' edicts (the July Ordinances) that imposed rigid censorship on the press, dissolved the legislative assembly, and reduced the electorate in preparation for new elections; Charles fled; Duke of Orleans, his cousin, became king</p>
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Neoclassical

Major Western artistic style from 1600s to 1800s. Symmetry, Greek/ Roman influence, patterns, simple in color

<p>Major Western artistic style from 1600s to 1800s. Symmetry, Greek/ Roman influence, patterns, simple in color</p>
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painterly technique

Painting technique characterized by loose brushwork and patches of color

<p>Painting technique characterized by loose brushwork and patches of color</p>
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Pastels

A high quality form of chalk with a wide range of hues.

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Peninsular War

A conflict, lasting from 1808 to 1813, in which Spanish Rebels, with the aid of British forces, fought to drive Napoleons French troops out of Spain.

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Phrygian cap

Red Phrygian or 'liberty' caps were long associated with the theme of liberty in European and colonial cultures. They were used as icons during the American Revolution and worn during the French Revolution in the late 1700s

<p>Red Phrygian or 'liberty' caps were long associated with the theme of liberty in European and colonial cultures. They were used as icons during the American Revolution and worn during the French Revolution in the late 1700s</p>
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Odalisque

a female slave in the harems of the East. It was a favorite subject of the 19th century artists in a reclining position

<p>a female slave in the harems of the East. It was a favorite subject of the 19th century artists in a reclining position</p>
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orrery

A mechanical model of the solar system demonstrating how the planets revolve around the sun.

<p>A mechanical model of the solar system demonstrating how the planets revolve around the sun.</p>
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Salon

official exhibition of art sponsored by the French government.

<p>official exhibition of art sponsored by the French government.</p>
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sublime

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

<p>of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe</p>
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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

French Emperor who waged a series of wars against his neighbors on the European continent from 1800 until his final defeat at Waterloo in 1815. In 1803, having failed to put down the Haitian rebellion, he relinquished France's remaining North American possessions by selling Louisiana Territory to the United States.

<p>French Emperor who waged a series of wars against his neighbors on the European continent from 1800 until his final defeat at Waterloo in 1815. In 1803, having failed to put down the Haitian rebellion, he relinquished France's remaining North American possessions by selling Louisiana Territory to the United States.</p>
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The Swing

Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard

Period: Rococo

Dates: 1767 C.E.

Culture: France

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard</p><p>Period: Rococo</p><p>Dates: 1767 C.E.</p><p>Culture: France</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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A Philosopher giving a Lecture at the Orrery

Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby

Period: Age of Enlightenment

Dates: 1763-1765 C.E.

Culture: England

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby</p><p>Period: Age of Enlightenment</p><p>Dates: 1763-1765 C.E.</p><p>Culture: England</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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Monticello

Architect: Thomas Jefferson

Period: Neoclassical

Dates: 1768-1809 C.E.

Culture: Virginia, USA

Material: Brick, glass, stone, wood

<p>Architect: Thomas Jefferson</p><p>Period: Neoclassical</p><p>Dates: 1768-1809 C.E.</p><p>Culture: Virginia, USA</p><p>Material: Brick, glass, stone, wood</p>
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The Oath of Horatii

Artist: Jacques-Louis David

Period: Neoclassical

Dates: 1784 C.E.

Culture: France

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Jacques-Louis David</p><p>Period: Neoclassical</p><p>Dates: 1784 C.E.</p><p>Culture: France</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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George Washington

Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon

Period: Neoclassical

Dates: 1788-1792 C.E.

Culture: USA

Material: Marble

<p>Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon</p><p>Period: Neoclassical</p><p>Dates: 1788-1792 C.E.</p><p>Culture: USA</p><p>Material: Marble</p>
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Self-Portrait/Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun

Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun

Period: Rococo

Dates: 1790 C.E.

Culture: France

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun</p><p>Period: Rococo</p><p>Dates: 1790 C.E.</p><p>Culture: France</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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La Grande Odalisque

Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Period: Neoclassical/Romanticism

Dates: 1814 C.E.

Culture: France

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres</p><p>Period: Neoclassical/Romanticism</p><p>Dates: 1814 C.E.</p><p>Culture: France</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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Y no hai remedio (And There's Nothing to Be Done), from Los Desastres de la Guerra (The Disasters of War), plate 15

Artist: Francisco de Goya

Period: Romanticism

Dates: 1810-1823 C.E. (pub. 1863)

Culture: Spain

Material: Drypoint etching

<p>Artist: Francisco de Goya</p><p>Period: Romanticism</p><p>Dates: 1810-1823 C.E. (pub. 1863)</p><p>Culture: Spain</p><p>Material: Drypoint etching</p>
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Liberty Leading the People

Artist: Eugene Delacroix

Period: Romanticism

Dates: 1830 C.E.

Culture: France

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Eugene Delacroix</p><p>Period: Romanticism</p><p>Dates: 1830 C.E.</p><p>Culture: France</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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Slave Ship (Slavers Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying, Typhoon Coming On)

Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner

Period: Romanticism

Dates: 1840 C.E.

Culture: England

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner</p><p>Period: Romanticism</p><p>Dates: 1840 C.E.</p><p>Culture: England</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>
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The Oxbow (View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm)

Artist: Thomas Cole

Period: Hudson River School

Dates: 1836 C.E.

Culture: USA

Material: Oil on canvas

<p>Artist: Thomas Cole</p><p>Period: Hudson River School</p><p>Dates: 1836 C.E.</p><p>Culture: USA</p><p>Material: Oil on canvas</p>