Neoclassicism

Neo-Classicism: A european sytle of the late 18th and 19th centuries. it's elegant, balanced works revived the order and harmony of ancient Greek and Roman art.

Artist: Jacques Louis David, 1748 - 1825

Artwork: Oath of Horati, 1784, Oil on Canvas, 326 x 420cm

Frames: Cultural, as it reflected the society at the time. Structural, as it uses various composition techniques such as balance.

Rococo

Rococo: A style which began in the 18th century, this art period focused mainly on French Art and also on interior design.

Artist: Boucher, 1703 - 1770

Artwork: Portrait of Marquise de Pompadour, 1759, Oil on Canvas, 91 x 68cm

Frames: Structural, the use of colour being simple and mono toned gives the effect of a relaxed subject.

Baroque

Baroque: An artistic style which was started in the early 16th to the early 18th centuries. this style communicates various religious themes of the Roman Catholic Church.

Artist: Caravaggio, 1571 - 1610

Artwork: Saints and Sinners, 1601, Oil on Canvas, 139 x 195cm

Frames: Cultural, shows the religious views of the time as this art style was very popular at the time. Structural, the colours are dull and are not very bright.