Arts of the neoclassical period

• Neoclassicism


  ( 1780 - 1840 )
• neoclassicism 


  the western movement in decorative and visual arts
• neoclassical art portrayed roman history which elevates the roman heroes
• Neoclassicism 


  Renewed interest in classical ideals and forms that influenced european and American society
• Jaques louis david 


  preeminent painter of the era
• Jaques louis david

  the death of Marat
• when did the neoclassical period begin?


  mid-18th century
• The sudden popularity of the neoclassical style was due to new discoveries, travels, and publications in the field of archeology at sites excavated in what country?


  Italy
• As the neoclassical style was declining in the mid 19th century, from what source did the neoclassicism derive new inspiration?


  persia