Art 18th century
18th century art was mainly influenced by the Age of Enlightenment. The age of enlightenment brought about an explosion of artistic creativity as artists produced many forms of art such as portraits, landscapes and still life. New ideas and inventions transformed the art world and made it more diverse than ever before. In art, this new knowledge had an enormous impact on styles and painting techniques. The two most famous art styles of the 18th century were Rococo and Neoclassicism. Artists were not only painting, but developing new techniques. One of the most important breakthroughs was photo realism; it had a strong impact on the artists and their styles. Contemporary artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer painted in a style called "fidelity", which showed the complete object with great detail. They tried to show everything including the smallest part. However, they took liberty with exaggerating certain features in order to enhance their understanding of the subject matter. For example, Rembrant is known for his exaggerated noses that were common in the Dutch society of the age. Another style, popular during the 18th century was "ideal". It involved depicting an object free from any perspective or specific viewpoint. These paintings usually depicted people in a calm and serene environment. The object was elevated above any sense of time and space. Titian and Raphael were well known for their idealism. Conceptual art began to appear during the 18th century as a result of new techniques in painting. These styles emphasized aspects like decorative patterns and line structures instead of showing an object from a specific viewpoint or with detailed realism. The mediums used by artists became more diverse as well, with painters trying new techniques such as oil on metal, instead of canvas. This technique was more durable and did not get damaged easily. Artists began to experiment with a variety of mediums; they also started mixing paint colors. The most famous form of art during the 18th century was Rococo art. It involved using elaborate ornamental designs. Paintings in this style became very elaborate and used a variety of colors. It emphasized the ornamental as opposed to the naturalistic elements. The artists paid less attention to realistic features, and focused more on decorative details like patterns, scrollwork or even special lighting effects. Examples of great Rococo artists are Boucher, Watteau and Fragonard. Other famous artists include Jean-Baptiste Chardin, who painted in a style such as "trompe l'oeil" or "fidelity". This technique was very effective for creating an illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface. The realism of this painting style was a change from the traditional style that had been in practice for centuries.
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Gawen Hamilton, 1740 - Thomas Walker and Peter Monamy - fine art print
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French School, 1795 - Still Life with Eggs and a Leg of Mutton - fine art print
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John Wollaston, 1758 - Portrait of a Naval Officer - fine art print
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Jean Baptiste Santerre, 1710 - Portrait of a Sculptor - fine art print
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George Morland, 1795 - Trepanning a Recruit - fine art print
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Arthur Devis, 1741 - Thomas Lister and Family at Gisburne Park - fine art print
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Unknown, 1721 - Henry Gibbs - fine art print
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Unknown, 1755 - Young Woman with Hunter - fine art print
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Sir Henry Raeburn, 1792 - Robert Brown of Newhall - fine art print
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James Northcote, 1789 - Mrs. Allan Maconochie - fine art print
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Joseph Highmore, 1747 - Mrs. Freeman Flower - fine art print
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French School, 1750 - Portrait of a Lady - fine art print
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John Wollaston, 1752 - Portrait of a Young Man - fine art print
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French School, 1740 - Portrait of a Woman Artist - fine art print
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John Singleton Copley, 1770 - Joseph Gerrish - fine art print
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John Smibert, 1737 - Captain John Garish - fine art print
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Henry Benbridge, 1776 - Dr. Jonathan Potts (1745-1781) - fine art print
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Charles Willson Peale, 1790 - John Nicholson - fine art print
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John Hesselius, 1778 - Mrs. William Carmichael - fine art print
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Unknown, 1776 - Boy of Hallett Family with Lamb - fine art print
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Francesco Guardi, 1793 - Ruined Archway - fine art print
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Follower of Canaletto, 1750 - The Terrace - fine art print
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Unknown, 1776 - Boy of Hallett Family with Dog - fine art print
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Joseph Wright of Derby, 1785 - The Gulf of Salerno - fine art print
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Angelica Kauffmann, 1776 - Mrs. Hugh Morgan and Her Daughter - fine art print
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Alessandro Longhi, 1750 - Portrait of a Musician - fine art print
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Arthur Devis, 1745 - John Thomlinson and His Family - fine art print
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Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 1745 - Pastoral Scene - fine art print
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Claude Joseph Vernet, 1760 - Morning - fine art print
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John Singleton Copley, 1764 - Mrs. Daniel Hubbard (Mary Greene) - fine art print
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Giambattista Tiepolo, 1745 - Rinaldo and Armida in Her Garden - fine art print
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Henry Fuseli, 1793 - Milton Dictating to His Daughter - fine art print
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