Art of the Western World, No. 6: An Age of Reason, An Age of Passion
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Examines in Part I the Rococo style as seen in the works of Watteau, Fragonard, and Boucher. Points out how the playful fantasy and provocative subjects of Rococo gave way to strict Rationalism, characterized by an insistence on morality in art and the purity of Classical form. Discusses this influence as seen in David's The Death of Marat and the architecture of Syon House in England. Investigates in Part II the Romantic painters striving for individual expression as demonstrated by their use of a range of styles and subjects. Contrasts Goya's The Third of May, 1808 and Gericault's Raft of Medusa, which show the human potential for terror and chaos, with Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, which stirred revolutionary fervor. Closed Captioned.
More in Art of the Western World Series
- Art of the Western World, No. 1: The Classical Ideal 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 2: A White Garment of Churches - Romanesque and Gothic 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 3: The Early Renaissance 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 4: The High Renaissance 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 5: Realms of Light - The Baroque 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 6: An Age of Reason, An Age of Passion 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 7: A Fresh View--Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 8: Into the 20th Century 1989
- Art of the Western World, No. 9: In Our Own Time 1989
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