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Jacques Rousseau did the work I am discussing in this paper. It is titled "perspective of

gardens." This work was created around the year 1674 in France. In this work, Rousseau used oil

on canvas as the medium. The dimensions of this work are 3000 by 4000 mm width by height

respectively. In this work, Rousseau pierces the wall the Salon which seems to open up on to

architecture that was imaginary.

One major sign of the image being classical is the symmetry that is so pronounced

(Savage, 20). This work was done in a manner that when cut straight at the center, the two parts

would appear as an image of the other in a mirror. Another indicator of classical nature in this

work was the use of columns. This work does not differ from the earlier works. This is because

just like the previous works, this work employs the use of columns and adheres to the Vitruvian

Triad. The scale and proportion of this work are related to the subject matter.

From this painting, Rousseau combines both the classical and neoclassical techniques of

architecture in the same painting. By so doing, the final image looks more beautiful, stronger,

and useful. He seems to be sending a message of the need for people to be a little bit

accommodative and be willing to accept the positive side of those who went ahead. Thus, it is
indeed correct to say that the selective embrace of both classical and neoclassical styles in

architecture gives the best outcome of the desired art (Smith, 45).

This work does not fit into my impression of the society during that period. I have always

known that society was sharply divided between classical and neoclassical periods. Thus, the

presentation of this work by the Versailles affected my impression since it is depicting a merger

between the two periods. Thus, this work reminds me of other works such as "still life with," and

"Aspasia surrounded." It is indeed true that there is a similarity between art and present-day

politics. They both borrow from the previous periods.

 Works cited

McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to

Identifying and Understanding America's Domestic Architecture. Knopf, 2015.

Smith, Amy C. "Winckelmann, Greek masterpieces, and architectural sculpture. Prolegomena to

a history of classical archaeology in museums." Studies in Classical Archaeology 1

(2017).