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What are the characteristics of Rococo art?
Playful, romantic, delicate, and curvilinear lines; pastel colors; emphasis on nature's beauty.
What are the characteristics of Neoclassical art?
Inspired by Greco-Roman art; emphasis on order, symmetry, balance, and exemplum virtutis; linear perspective; biblical and mythological scenes; unpainted marble sculptures.
What are common techniques used in Rococo art?
Pastel colors and emphasis on nature's beauty.
What are common techniques used in Neoclassical art?
Linear perspective, biblical and mythological scenes, unpainted marble sculptures.
What is the subject matter often depicted in Neoclassical art?
Biblical and mythological scenes, subjects that exemplify virtue.
How does Neoclassicism relate to classical artistic traditions?
Neoclassicism draws direct inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art, reviving their emphasis on order, balance, and idealized forms.
What is oil paint?
Pigments mixed with oil, known for versatility and texture.
What is canvas?
Fabric support for paintings, especially oil paintings.
What is watercolor?
Pigments mixed with water, often used for landscapes.
What are pastels?
Pigment sticks that create soft and delicate effects.
What is charcoal?
A drawing medium used for quick, loose sketches.
Define Rococo.
An art movement characterized by playful, romantic, delicate, and curvilinear lines.
Define Neoclassicism.
An art movement inspired by Greco-Roman art, emphasizing order, symmetry, balance, and exemplum virtutis.