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1 Neoclassicism and Romanticism during the French Revolution Department of Humanities, University of the People AHIST 1401: Art History Dr. Julie Lawrence July 20, 2022
2 Introduction In this paper, I will explain how the French Revolution impacted Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Then I will summarize my findings in a conclusion. Neoclassicism during the French Revolution Neoclassicism played a big role in the French Revolution, as one of the most popular artists, Jacques-Louis David , supported the political movement. After the royal family was taken, he even became part of the new parliament. David was also an open admirer of Napoleon, of whom he painted many battle scenes. Partly because of his big influence on art as well as politics, Neoclassicism became the main art style of France and its influential people (About France, n.d.).. Another big part of the connection between Neoclassicism and the French Revolution plays the Enlightenment, which was the time of scientific change and the people rethinking traditions. Enlightenment was the attempt to teach society right from wrong, which plays a big role in the overthrowing of the monarchy (Khan Academy, n.d.). The example I chose for Neoclassicism is a painting by Jacques-Louis David called "Napoleon crossing the Alps." It shows the Emperor on his horse, a battlefield in the background. Napoleon Bonaparte looks ready for battle, as he points onward and looks at the beholder as if to lead us. I think
3 paintings like these were 18th-century propaganda, as Napoleon wanted people to follow him. This painting was made in 1802, two years before his reign began (History, 2019). Romanticism during the French Revolution Romanticism was more applied to literature and music prior to Napoleon's defeat. The revolution in both Europe and America influenced lots of those works. After the disaster at Waterloo in 1815, Romanticism started establishing itself as a painting style. From the 1820s until the 1850s, Neoclassicism and Romanticism were two competing styles, whereas Romanticism was practiced by so-called innovators. Their counterparts were the established, classical artists and their supporters (McCoy, n.d.).
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