Classical blog
During the Classical Era, there were two popular style of art: Rococo and Neoclassical. There was a distinct divide in artistic interpretations and depictions during the Classical era. The Rococo style was a late 18th century art movement that followed the Baroque period. It was characterized by an incredible amount of ornate elaboration, pastel, pinky and gold coloring, lacy elements applied to clothing or structures, and a tendency to depict romantic, sexual, and dreamy situations. Many in support of Neoclassicism from this era viewed the content and message behind many Rococo pieces to be immoral and frowned upon- this perspective served as a catalyst for the Neoclassical era art. Neoclassical art was arguably a “jab” back at Rococo style art. Those in support of Neoclassicism generally viewed that “art should be cerebral, not sensual” (Gersh-Nesic, 2014). In response, Neoclassical art was smooth, rational, and clean, often laden with serious subject matter. Ethica...