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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Adriaen Brouwer, 1626 - Drunken Peasants at an Inn - fine art print
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Pieter Janssens Elinga, 1670 - the Sweeper - fine art print
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Guido Cagnacci, 1645 - The Death of Cleopatra - fine art print
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Jan Weenix, 1667 - Part of fun - fine art print
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David Teniers II, 1641 - Guardroom - fine art print
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Adriaen van de Velde, 1665 - Mercury, Argus and Io - fine art print
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Dirck Hals, 1627 - The Garden Party - fine art print
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Daniel Mytens I, 1633 - Charles I - fine art print
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Anthonie Palamedesz, 1630 - Cabaret Scene - fine art print
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Jan Porcellis, 1629 - Vessels in a Moderate Breeze - fine art print
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Frederick de Moucheron, 1666 - Departure for hunting - fine art print
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Gabriel Metsu, 1662 - Woman with Mirror - fine art print
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Gabriel Metsu, 1662 - Woman virginal - fine art print
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Erasmus Quellinus, 1656 - The Vision of St. Francis Xavier - fine art print
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Bartolomé Estebán Murillo, 1665 - Don Andres de Andrade and Cal - fine art print
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Nicolas Maes, 1652 - the lacemaker - fine art print
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Rembrandt van Rijn, 1634 - Portrait of Dirck Jansz. Pesser - fine art print
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Johannes Lingelbach, 1642 - The Shepherd and his flock - fine art print
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Adriaen Brouwer, 1630 - The Smoker - fine art print
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Meindert Hobbema, 1658 - The path in the forest - fine art print
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Judith Leyster, 1629 - The Serenade - fine art print
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Jan Josefsz Van Goyen, 1646 - The Inn at riverside - fine art print
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Giuseppe Maria Crespi, 1691 - The Wedding at Cana - fine art print
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Dirck Van Delen, 1630 - gallant scene in a palace - fine art print
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David Teniers II, 1640 - The temptation of St Anthony - fine art print
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Jan Dirksz Both, 1650 - Landscape with Travelers - fine art print
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Ary de Vois, 1660 - The Merry Fiddler - fine art print
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L'Orizzonte, 1682 - Italian Landscape - fine art print
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Jan van Goyen, 1644 - View of Arnhem - fine art print
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Rembrandt van Rijn, 1654 - Flora - fine art print
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Unknown, 1609 - Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola - fine art print
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Gerard de Lairesse, 1680 - Bacchus and Ariadne - fine art print
À partir de 36,99 €
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Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael, 1665 - Winter Landscape - fine art print
À partir de 34,99 €
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Unknown, 1670 - Still Life with Flowers - fine art print
À partir de 28,99 €
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Federico Barocci, 1600 - Portrait of a Young Lady - fine art print
À partir de 32,99 €
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Pieter de Hooch, 1663 - Figures in a Courtyard behind a House - fine art print
À partir de 28,99 €