Neoclassicism: the Empire style

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Neoclassicism: the Empire style

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  • Artistic styles in the late 18th century and early 19th century reflected aspects of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire. The Empire style was a variant of Neoclassicism that emerged during the Napoleonic Empire.
  1. DATES
    1. It emerged during the Napoleonic Empire
      1. It lasted from roughly 1800 to 1820
      2. INFLUENCE
        1. Enlightenment ideas

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          • During this period, Enlightenment ideas continued to influence culture.
          1. Neoclassicism predominant artistic style

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            • Neoclassicism continued to be the predominant artistic style.
            1. Napoleon's personal aesthetic tastes

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              • Its main characteristics reflected Napoleon's personal aesthetic tastes.
            2. ARCHITECTURE

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              • Empire style was a form of imperialist propaganda. It served to publicise the emperor's military victories, as well as his other achivements.
              1. Commemorative arches

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                • Commemorative arches and columns, similar to those of the Roman Empire, became popular. (The picture shows the "Arc du Carroussel"; another excellent example is the "Arc de Triomphe" in Paris, designed by Chalgrin)
                1. Columns

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                  • Commemorative arches and columns, similar to those of the Roman Empire, became popular.
                2. SCULPTURE

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                  • The defining characteristics of the Empire style were simple forms and decorations that imitated classical Greek and Roman styles. Sculptures were usually made of white marble, and represented mythological themes or famous people. (Illustration: "Paulina Bonaparte", by Antonio Canova. 1805-1808)
                  1. PAINTING

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                    • Historical and mythological themes were predominant. There were also many portraits of famous people. "Cupid and Psyche", by Gérard, is a good example of mythological theme. (The illustration shows a historical theme, "The coronation of Napoleon, by David).
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