classic art
Classic art is a term used for art created before the modern period. Many critics and scholars have made a distinction between classic art and the subsequent movements of impressionism, post-impressionism, and expressionism. The phrase 'classic art' was coined in the nineteenth century to describe paintings which were thought to exhibit the ideal aesthetic ideals; however, since then it has often been used as an umbrella term for the period of art from roughly the Renaissance and Baroque eras to about 1848, though this varies depending on the area of focus. Many classic art movements evolved out of the Renaissance; however, they are usually distinguished from their later counterparts by ideology and style. Classic art is famous for its technique and style. There are varying interpretations of what classic art means, however, many believe it to contain the following characteristics: formality; subject matters such as mythology, religion or history; and controlled use of color. The golden age of classic art is a term used for the period originating from the Renaissance era to about 1848. It was a time where classic art flourished, though it was also considered by many contemporary critics as an "age of faith". There were five schools of thought in that period: Mannerism; Baroque; Classicism; Rococo; and Romanticism. Mannerist art was the idea of using strange contrasts in works, such as certain elements being extremely distorted or elongated for different aspects of a piece, to create jarring feelings in the audience. The Baroque style still contained some classically inspired features, however, it also had a more emotional element and was darker in color. Classicism represented a less emotional, more controlled approach to art than the Baroque style that came before; it often featured purer elements and easier lines. Rococo artwork typically had bright colors, light lines, and a lot of ornamentation. Romanticism was very melodramatic and sentimental in its nature; many of its themes took inspiration from the literature of that period, as well as ideas from the enlightenment and political upheaval. Classic art was first known to flourish in Italy, specifically Florence. Ever since then, it has had a huge influence on Western culture and later art movements. The style of classic art is often contrasted with that of modernism or contemporary forms of visual expression. This is because classic art was created at a time when many people believed there were universal truths in the world and they wanted to capture those truths in their art. These universal truths were seen as universals of form, space, color, and emotion.
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Cornelis Engebrechtsz, 1515 - Christ Taking Leave of his Mother - fine art print
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Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, 1528 - The Holy Family - fine art print
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Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, 1528 - Portrait of Erard de la Marck - fine art print
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Gortzius Geldorp, 1590 - Portrait of Jean Fourmenois - fine art print
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Gortzius Geldorp, 1597 - Portrait of Gualtero del Prado - fine art print
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Bartholomeus Spranger, 1585 - Venus and Adonis - fine art print
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Master of Alkmaar, 1504 - The Seven Works of Mercy - fine art print
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Master of Alkmaar, 1504 - The Seven Works of Mercy - fine art print
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Master of Alkmaar, 1504 - The Seven Works of Mercy - fine art print
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Jacopo Tintoretto, 1555 - Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak - fine art print
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Jacopo Tintoretto, 1550 - Christ with the Adulterous Woman - fine art print
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Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, 1594 - Bathsheba at her Toilet - fine art print
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Ludovico Carracci, 1583 - The Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi - fine art print
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Cornelis Ketel, 1590 - Portrait of the Painter Dirck Barendsz. - fine art print
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Cornelis Ketel, 1575 - Portrait or Paul or Vianen (1550-1613) - fine art print
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Joos de Momper II, 1590 - River Landscape with Boar Hunt - fine art print
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Joos de Momper II, 1590 - Mountain view - fine art print
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Joos de Momper II, 1590 - Landscape - fine art print
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Joos de Momper II, 1590 - Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon - fine art print
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Pieter Aertsen, 1560 - The Adoration of the Magi - fine art print
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Joos van Cleve, 1530 - Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519) - fine art print
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Jan van Scorel, 1545 - Portrait or Reinoud III or Brederode - fine art print
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Corneille de Lyon, 1520 - Portrait of a Man - fine art print
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Joachim Wtewael, 1597 - Meeting between David and Abigail - fine art print
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Joachim Wtewael, 1595 - Annunciation to the Shepherds - fine art print
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Michelangelo, 1530 - Four women and Christ with the Samaritan - fine art print
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Albrecht Dürer, 1500 - Christ on the cross - fine art print
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Paolo Veronese, 1556 - Portrait of Daniele Barbaro - fine art print
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