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Quarter 3, Week 5 and 6

MUSIC Music – Music of the Romantic Period, Module 1-6
Arts – Neoclassical Paintings & Artist, Sculptures &
AND Sculptors, Architectures, Module 1-3

ARTS - Arts of Neoclassical and Romantic Period

Module 4-6

Lesson MUSIC: Music of the Romantic Period

• What is it? The Topic
Some musicians, composers, and researchers around the world as a cultural movement that stressed emotion,
imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression describe Romantic Period. Expanding the formal
structure within a composition and making the pieces more passionate and expressive characterized it.
Nationalism is one of the main features of this era. This is evidently shown in some compositions made by
Romantic composers. One of which is the Polonaise of Frederic Chopin, a dance composition for piano which
is famous in Poland until today. Emotions, variety of musical style in compositions, freedom of expression
are only a few things that characterized the music of the Romantic period. It was during the heights of
popularity of Ludwig Van Beethoven, one of the great composers during the Classical period made a great
distinction to change the phase of composing music by bridging the music from Classical to Romantic era.
The culture of extensive music education in Europe extends from the Classical period and explored more in
this era. Orchestra grows in number and becomes limitless, composers explored instrumentation and many
compositions were inspired by emotions in addition to a musical theme.
The music during this period used forms borrowed from Classical music and made them bigger longer songs
and more instruments. The themes they wrote in their composition are mainly about nature, literature, history,
and feelings.
❖ VIOLIN AND STRINGS MUSIC:
Famous Composer of Violin and Strings Music
Niccolò Paganini
He was born on October 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy in a family of six children. His
musical skills started with playing the mandolin at the age of five. He eventually
transferred his training to the violin at the age of seven with different renowned
violin professors in Italy. His violin teachers could not keep up with the progress of
his violin skills that he kept on transferring from one violin teacher to another and
was therefore filled with all their influences. Paganini became the most famous violin
virtuoso in the world. However, together with his fame came the rumors that said that
his amazing violin skills were a gift from the devil and that he sold his soul in
exchange for those skills. He was also rumored to have a problem with women and gambling.His compositions
inspired a lot of other composers such as Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, and Robert Schumann to name a few.
Some Works of Niccolo Paganini:
• “La Campanella”
• 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
• ConcertoNo.1in Eb,Op.6
• 15 Quartets for Guitar and Strings Trio
• The Carnival of Venice
❖ PIANO MUSIC:
One of the important features in the development of music during the Romantic era is the piano innovations.
Classical era made significance in piano through the composition of sonatas made by Ludwig Van Beethoven
and other classical composers, but it was reinvented and developed by some Romantic composers like Frederic
Chopin and Franz Liszt that was shown in some of their composition. Some of this piano composition was
adapted to a song like Etude Op. 10, No. 3 in E major of Chopin to “no other love”. This two-great composer
for piano signifies how a piano music can be more enjoyable at the same time challenging to the people who
wants to learn their style.
Famous Composers of Piano Music
Frederic Francois Chopin
Frederic Chopin was known as the “Poet of the Piano”. Born on March 1, 1810
in Zelazowa, Poland, he was considered as worldrenowned pianist and composer.
He was known for his originality in regard to piano. Chopin composed almost
primarily for the piano and some of his most well-known compositions are
Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49, Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12 and 24 Preludes,
Op. 28. Frederic Chopin began to play piano at age 4. He composed polonaise at
the age of 7. He studied piano at Warsaw Conservatory under Wilh elmWürfel and
most of his music was influenced by polish folk music. He finished his formal
education at the higher school in 1829 and soon traveled to Europe giving concerts
in places such as Vienna, Munich, Paris, and London. He wrote almost exclusively
for piano. He made extensive use of piano pedal in most of his composition. He also composed mostly for
chamber music and avoided playing or performing inside the hall.
In 1831, Chopin arrived in Paris to further his career and he met other legendary composers such as Franz
List, Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann. During this time in Paris, Chopin met and married the famous
French writer George Sand and later became a source of inspiration as well as a maternal figure in Chopin’s
life. In the latter part of Chopin’s life, his health began to decline and was diagnosed with pulmonary
tuberculosis. Chopin died on October 17, 1849, in Paris. Chopin’s music is recognized worldwide for its
beauty and complexity and his works on the piano are staples in the piano repertoire.
Piano works of Frederic Chopin:
BALLADE - A verse form usually consisting of three stanzas of eight or ten lines each along with a brief
envoy, with all three stanzas and the envoy ending in the same one-line refrain.
ETUDE – Apiece composed for the development of a specific point of technique.
MAZURKA - A Polish dance resembling the polka, frequently adopted as a ballet form usually in triple time
signature.
NOCTURNE - An instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood, one for the piano
POLONAISE - A stately, march like Polish dance, primarily a promenade by couples.
PRELUDE - An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one.
WALTZ - A piece of music for this dance
IMPROMTU - A short composition, especially for the piano, performed in an offhand or extemporized style.
SCHERZO - a musical movement of playful character, typically in aba form
SONATA - composition for one or more solo instruments, one of which is usually a keyboard instrument,
usually consisting of three or four.
Franz Liszt
The best word that describes the works of Franz Liszt is “virtuosity”. He was known
as the virtuoso pianist and composer and the busiest musicians during the romantic
era, which include playing and studying at Vienna and Paris at the same time touring
throughout Europe by giving concerts. Liszt was born in the village Doborjan,
Hungary. He displayed remarkable talent at young age and easily understands
sightreading through the effort of his father as the first teacher at age six. A turning
point came when, in his early twenties, Liszt heard the virtuoso violinist Niccolo
Pagani ni performs so he decided to dedicate himself doing piano music as what
Paganini has done for the violin.
Most of the people from his time consider him as the generous composers by
sharing both time and money to the orphans, victim of disasters and the many students he taught music for free.
He was known as the musical architect through his symphonic poem by attempting to translate the greatest
works of literature into musical terms as shown in some of his composition. His piano compositions include
works such as piano Sonata in B minor, and two piano concertos, which have entered the standard selection He
also made exuberant piano transcriptions of operas and famous symphonies. Many of his piano compositions
are among the most technically challenging pieces.
Piano Works of Franz Liszt
▪ 12 Transcendental Etudes
▪ Sonata in B Minor
▪ Years of Pilgrimage (3 Volumes)
Liszt’s Works For Piano and Orchestra
▪ 2 Concertos (Eband A Major)
▪ Totentanz (Dance of Death), which adapts a Gregorian chant known as the Dies Irae (or Day
of Wrath)
▪ Malediction for Piano and Strings
Orchestral Composition
▪ Symphonic Poems (Hamlet, Les Preludes)
▪ Faust Symphony
▪ Dante Symphony

Robert Schumann
One of the famous Romantic composers that beautifully combined music and words is Robert Schumann. He
was a composer and music critic. Robert Alexander Schumann was born in 1810 in Zwickau, Saxony (now in
Gemany). His father wanted him to study law and so in 1821, Schumann went to Leipzig to study law.
However, he spent most of his time with musical and literary circles thru the effort of Friedrich Wieck who
took some time to teach Schumann how to play the piano. It was also this time when he wrote some of his first
piano compositions. He eventually convinced his family that he should put aside law in favor of a performing
career. In 1830, Schumann went to live with Wieck in Leipzig. He soon developed a problem with his hands,
effectively ending his dreams as a pianist.
It was in 1834 when Schumann founded the music journal, Jornal Neue Zeitschrift
fur Musik (New Journal for Music), wherein he edited and wrote music criticism
for his publication. He wrote numerous write-ups and one of which was the
performance of Frederic Chopin in Paris, France. In his journal, Schumann often
wrote under two pseudonyms or known to be his alias - Eusebius (his sensitive,
lyrical side) and Florestan (his fiery, stormy side).

Piano Works
• "Abegg Variations," Opus 1(1830) – the name Abegg was from the notes of the serene opening phrase A,
B-flat, E, G,
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Abegg Variation on this link. https://youtu.be/q-q7vYIpItA

• "Davidsbundlertanze," ("Dances of the Band/League of David"), Opus 6 (1837) – was a fictional creation
and an imagined society into which Schumann enrolled all right-thinking musicians against the enemy, the
Philistines
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Davidsbundlertanze on this link.
https://youtu.be/8xCGggMBYaQ
• "Carnaval," Opus 9 (1835) - a portrait of a masked ball attended by his allies and his beloved Clara Note:
Suggested activities: You can listen to the Carnaval on this link. https://youtu.be/7ZOqTN7kyvQ
• "Phantasiestucke", Opus 12 (1837) - a series of mood pieces
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Phantasiesstucke on this link.
https://youtu.be/TBKRYXKyWJg
• “Kreisleriana," Opus 16 (1838) - a fantasy on the mad Kapellmeister. It was considered one of his greatest
works, carried his fantasy and emotional range deeper. It is a set of eight solo piano pieces dedicated to
Chopin and inspired by a character from stories by German Romantic writer E. T. A.
• Hoffmann and characterized as a “romantic brought into contact with reality”.
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Kreisleriana on this link.
https://youtu.be/nZHcerNk7qg
• "Kinderszenen," (Scenes from Childhood) Opus 15 (1838) - a poetic series of evocations of a child's
world. A favourite of Schumann’s piano works, depicts the innocence and playfulness of childhood
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Kinderszenen on this link.
https://youtu.be/i5gMQH7pJbg
He wrote over 100 Art Songs. Some of which are:
• "Frauenliebe und Leben” (A Woman's Love and Life) Opus 42 - is a cycle of poems by Adelbert von
Chamisso, written in 1830. They describe the course of a woman’s love for her man, from her point of view
from first meeting through marriage to his death, and after
(relating the tale of woman’s marriage, childbirth, and widowhood)
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Frauenliebe und Leben on this link.
https://youtu.be/Ym9mHHsXvGI
• "Dichterliebe" (A Poet's Love) Opus 48 (1840) - depicting a lover rejected, but coming to terms with his
painful loss through renunciations and forgiveness
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Dichterliebe on this link. https://youtu.be/L-Nkm8cBLgE
Orchestral music
• "Piano Concerto in A Minor,” Opus 54 – is the only piano concerto written by Schumann and one of the
most intimate of his large-scale works.
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Piano Concerto in A Minor on this link.
https://youtu.be/fWDrJT0s1s8
• “Overture, Scherzo & Finale in E,” Opus 52 (a mini symphony) published in 1840
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Overture, Scherzo &Finale in E on this link.
https://youtu.be/mqQ0qbmeI5w

• "Konzertstuck in F Major for Four Horns and Orchestra," Opus 86 (1849) – Concert piece/ Concerto
in three movements that noted for its expressive, lyrical quality and harmonic innovation.
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to the Konzerstuck in F Major for Four Horns and
Orchestra on this link. https://youtu.be/1dsQAac4rWA

❖ PROGRAM MUSIC:
Program music is an instrumental composition that conveys images or scenes to tell a short story
without text or lyrics. It entices the imagination of the listener.

Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz is a French romantic composer born on December 11, 1803. At his
young age, he learned to play guitar and flute but never became skilled in a specific
musical instrument. His father was a physician who sent Hector to medical school, but
he ended up pursuing a career in music. One of his famous musical compositions is a
five movement symphony called “Symphonie Fantastique”. In this composition
which is also known as “Fantastic Symphony”, Berlioz showcased the important
features in his composition in creating tone color. He assembled hundreds of musicians to produce a powerful
sound. In most of his compositions, he made tone color as the basic part of his musical language.
STORY OF SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE:
A young, extremely sensitive, and imaginative musician tries to kill himself with opium due to depression
caused by discouraged love. Unfortunately, the dose was not enough and does not kill him but instead, plunges
him into a heavy sleep flocked with nightmares.
His experiences, feelings and memories are translated into hallucinations of musical thoughts and images.
The girl he loves was transformed into a melody and like a recurring theme, he meets and hears everywhere.
Each movement of the symphony refers to a different vision in the young musician’s mind.
SEQUENCE OF SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE
Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique is a five-movement program symphony unified by a recurring theme
(idée fixed or fixed idea) that represents the composer’s beloved.
York despite having marital problems and became famous after composing the musical poem “Fatum” and
“Romeo and Juliet”. He composed haunting melodies and used a great deal of folk music in his symphonic
works. Unfortunately, there are very few surviving manuscripts written by Tchaikovsky. His fame peaked in
the last ten years of his life and later died due to cholera.

Tchaikovsky’s Famous Compositions:

• Swan Lake, Opus 20 (first performed 1877) – the first in his famed trilogy of ballets. Note: Suggested
activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/-tzvebu6U08 or https://youtu.be/ZIKvv83qFhQ
• Sleeping Beauty, Opus 66 (1889) – his second ballet. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link.
https://youtu.be/y69UG3K4zyA
•The Nutcracker, Opus 71 (1892) – The last of his three ballets. It was first performed in December 1892.
Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/tk5Uturacx8
• Romeo & Juliet (Composed in 1869) – an overture in which he subtly adapted sonata form to mirror the
dramatic structure of Shakespeare’s play. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link.
https://youtu.be/Cxj8vSS2ELU
• 1812 Overture, Opus 49 – It is a concert overture written in 1880 to commemorate the successful Russian
defence against Napoleon’s invading Grande Armee in 1812. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this
link. https://youtu.be/QUpuAvQQrC0
• Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Opus 17 “Little Russian” – was composed in 1872. One of Tchaikovsky’s
joyful compositions. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/vpkOdmcd6al
• Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Opus 74 “Pathetique” – his final composition. Pathetique which mean
“evoking pity”. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/BSPWcQHCQ5E
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Opus 23 – concerto for piano and orchestra. Note: Suggested
activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/hNfpMRSCFPE or https://youtu.be/Ybg2BEy_pu0
Camille Saint-Saëns

Camille Saint-Saëns was known as a talented musician from an

early age. He was born in Paris on October 9, 1835 and started his
music through the help of his aunt by teaching him piano lesson when
he was only two years old and afterward, he began composing piano
piece at age three.
He was considered as a composer who creates elegant music,
neat, clean, polished, and never excessive. One of this is
example is “The Swan”. As an organist and one of the best
pianists of his time, he sat very still at the piano and played
gracefully and cool.
 Some of the facts during the peak of his career in musician and composer, many beautiful building, churches
and instruments were being built in France which includes the famous Eiffel Tower.
Best known music of Camille Saint-Saëns:
• Carnival of the Animals – composed in 1886. It is a musical suite of 14 movements. Note: Suggested
activities: You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/7SjagpXeNhM

Danse Macabre, Opus 40 – is a symphonic poem composed in 1874. It was also called the Dance of Death.
Depicting skeletons dancing at midnight. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link.
https://youtu.be/ytpqcJ1lfoA
• Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Opus 78 ‘Organ Symphony’ – was completed in 1886. It was famously used
as the main theme in the 1995 film Babe and its sequel, Babe: Pig in the City. Note: Suggested activities:
You can listen to this link. https://youtu.be/ZWCZq33BrOo
• The Swan, “Le cygne” – is the 13th and penultimate movement of the Carnival of the Animals composed in
February 1886. Note: Suggested activities: You can listen to this link.
https://youtu.be/eo2y23NVOg8
• Over 300 works, unusually in all genres, including
- 3 operas (Samson and Delilah the only one remembered)
- 5 Symphonies (best known No. 3 the Organ Symphony)
- 3 concertos for violin and orchestra
- 5 concertos for piano and orchestra
What have I Learned?
▪ Activity 1: WRAP-UP
Directions: Read and answer the graphic organizer below. Write your answer on the space provided inside the
box. Choose only 2 program music composers.

Program Music Composer

Name of Composer: _____________________________________
Composer’s Work Description:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Composer’s Works
1.
2.
3.

▪ Activity 2: VALUING
Directions: Complete the unfinished paragraph below and place your answer in your journal
log.
REFLECTION
My favorite among the compositions of Franz Liszt is/are the
__________________________________________________________
because_________________________________________________ If I were to make a theme for my
composition, I would create a theme
regarding________________________________________________because___________________________
_____________________________ Most of Liszt’s compositions made me realized that life
is________________________________________________________.
 ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each statement below and write the correct answer needed. Write your
answers ON YOUR INTERMEDIATE PAPER. Please write legibly.
1. Who became the most famous violin virtuoso?
A. Berlioz B. Paganini C. Beethoven D. Mozart
2. Which of the following is not Liszt’s piano works?
A. Ballade C. Liebestraum
B. Dante Symphony D. Totentanz
3. Which of the following is the famous ballet music of Tchaikovsky EXCEPT one?
A. Sleeping Beauty B. Symphony No. 2 in C Minor C. Swan Lake D.The Nutcracker
4. What was Chopin's first composition at the of 7?
A. Polonaise C. Rondo in C minor
B. Revolutionary Etude D. Scherzo
5. Which of the following is the most famous musical composition of Berlioz?
A. Romeo and Juliet C. Symphonie Fantastique
B. Sleeping Beauty D. The Swan

Arts: Neoclassical Paintings & Artist,

Lesson Sculptures & Sculptors, Architectures

• What is it? The Topic

NEOCLASSICISM (1780-1840)
The word neoclassic came from the Greek word neos meaning “new” and the Latin word classicus which is
similar in meaning to the English phrase “first class”. The Western movement in decorative and visual arts was
called Neoclassicism. The neoclassical movement coincided with the 18th century Age of reason also known
as the Age of Enlightenment. The art style in this period was brought about by the renewed interest in Greek
and Roman classics. Neoclassicism is the renewed interest in classical ideals and forms that influenced
Europeans and Americans. It also refers to the art forms created after but inspired from the ancient times.
Neoclassical art pieces such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture generally portrayed Roman history which
elevated Roman heroes. Characteristics of Neoclassical Arts includes: the portrayal of Roman history,
emphasis on mythology, formal compositions, use of diagonals to show peak of emotion or movement, use of
local colors, overall lighting, and classic geo-structure. The compositions of neoclassical arts are a lot
structured. Generally, visual arts such as paintings delivers a moral message such as self- sacrifice or
martyrdom, love for people and patriotism. This art movement shows little interest in showcase of themes or
subjects related to religion, sensuality, passion and love as this period was a period of enlightenment. It aims to
show what is happening in the society – the politics around them.
NEOCLASSICAL PAINTINGS AND ARTISTS
 JACQUES-LOUIS DAVI D (1748-1825) France
He was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style and considered to be the
preeminent painter of the era, his subjects of painting were more on history.
FAMOUS ARTWORKS OF JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID

THE DEATH OF MARAT (J.DAVID)

David’s masterpiece shows the portrayal of a revolutionary martyr. This is a
painting of the murdered French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat.

NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS (J.DAVID)

The painting that showed a strongly idealized view of the real crossing that
Napoleon and his army made across the Alps through the Great St. Bernard Pass
in May 1800.

OATH OF THE HORATII (J.DAVID)

It was a large painting that depicts a scene from a Roman legend about the dispute
between Rome and Alba Longa. The three brothers, all of whom disappear willing to
sacrifice their lives for the good of Rome, are shown saluting their father who holds
their swords out for them.

PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON ON THE IMPERIAL THRONE

The painting depicts Napoleon in his decadent coronation costume, seated upon his
golden-encrusted throne, hand resting upon smooth ivory balls. During his reign, the
painting was owned by the Corps Legislatif which was part of French Legislature. The
painting was believed to be commissioned by Napoleon as King of Italy.

JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES (1780-1867) France

Ingres was a pupil of Jacques-Louis David. He was influenced by Italian
Renaissance painters like Raphael, Nicolas Pousin, Botticelli, and his mentor,
Jacques-Louis David. His paintings were usually nudes, portraits, and mythological
themes. He was regarded as one of the great exemplars of academic art and one of
the finest Old Masters of this era.
 THE APOTHEOSIS OF HOMER (J. INGRES)
The painting was a state-commission by Charles X to have him remembered in the building works of the Louvre
The painting depicts an image of Homer, receiving all the brilliant men of Rome, Greece, and contemporary arts.

NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURES
The Neoclassical period was one of the greatest ages of public sculptures. Artists looked to Roman styles
during the time of Alexander the Great for inspiration as well as to mimic their styles. Neoclassical sculptures
assumed life-size to monumental scale and focused on themes of heroism, patriotism and virtue. The subject of
neoclassical sculptures ranged from mythological figures to heroes of the past to major contemporary
personages.

NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTORS

ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822) Italy

Canova was a prolific Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that
delicately rendered nude flesh. He opened the idea for portraying discrete sexual pleasures by using
pure contours with his mythological compositions.

Famous Artworks

PSYCHE AWAKENED BY CUPID’S KISS

 A marble sculpture portraying the
relationship between Psyche and Cupid.

WASHINGTON (A. CONOVA)

This is a marble sculpture of Washington
currently displayed at North Carolina
Museum of History.

BERTEL THORSVALDEN (1789-1838) Denmark

Thorvaldsen was the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. He executed sculptures of
mythological and religious themed characters.

Famous works:

CHRIST (B. THORVALDSEN)

A marble sculpture image of resurrected Christ currently located at the
Thorvaldsen Museum.

LION OF LUCERNE (B. THORVALDSEN)

A sculpture of a dying lion in Lucerne, Switzerland that commemorates
the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French
Revolution.

NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
Neoclassical architectural styles started in the mid-18th century. It turned away from the grandeur of Rococo
style and the Late Baroque. In its purest form, neoclassical architecture was a style principally derived from the
architecture of Classical Greece and Rome and the architectural designs of the Italian architect Andre Palladio.
 TYPES OF NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

TEMPLE STYLE
Temple style building design was based on an ancient temple. Many temple style buildings features a
peristyle (a continuous line of columns around a building), a rare feature of Renaissance architecture.

British Museum, London by

Pantheon, Paris by Jacques- Robert Smirke
Germain Soufflot Photo taken by Halicki2013
Photo taken by David Monniaux 2007

La Madeleine de Paris
by Pierre-Alexandre Vignon
Photo taken by Jebulon 2011
PALLADIAN STYLE
Palladian buildings were based on Andrea Palladio’s style of villa construction. Some of the buildings feature a
balustrade which is a railing with vertical supports along the edge of the roof. There are vertical supports within a
balustrade known as “balusters” or “spindles”. It is also a classical method of crowning a building that has a flat
or low lying roof.

Robert Adam (1728-1792) Britain

One of the famous architects in this era is Robert Adam. He was known as the Palladian architect of the
Neoclassical Era. He designed two well-know American civic buildings - the White House and the United
States Capitol. He had also designed many country houses.
 Photo by Dawsonmartin2010 United
States Capitol Image from aoc.gov
These mansions illustrate that while Palladian architecture
shares certain basic features (derived from the villas of
Palladio), it takes diverse forms.
CLASSICAL BLOCK STYLE
The building features a rectangular or square plan,
with a flat roof and an exterior rich in classical details. The
White House exterior features a repeated classical pattern or series of
arches and/or columns. The overall impression of such a
building was a huge, classically decorated rectangular block. Classical block aesthetic was also known as “Beaux-
Arts style” since it was developed principally by the French Ecole des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts).
Classical block architecture also flourished in the United States, particularly in New York.

Henri Labrouste – is a famous architect of classical block style.

His masterpiece is the Library of Sainte-Genevieve.

Charles Garnier –
He designed the most famous classical block of all which is the Palais Garnier (a Neobaroque opera
PALAIS Garnier “PARIS house).

What have I Learned?

▪ Activity 1: V A L U I N G

Have you been to the National Museum in Manila? Did you know that it was designed in a neoclassical style
by Filipino Architect Antonio Toledo in the late 1930’s? Do you think Filipino neoclassical architects like
Antonio Toledo is as good as other western neoclassical architects? Why or why not

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each statement below and write the correct answer needed. Write your answers ON
YOUR INTERMEDIATE PAPER.
Please write legibly.
1. A Western movement in decorative and visual art.
A. Byzantine C. Neoclassicism
B. Medieval D. Romanticism
2. An influential French painter whose subjects of paintings were more on history.
A. Jean-Auguste Ingres C. James Renwick
B. Jacques-Louis David D. Jean-Paul Marat
3. The subjects of the neoclassical sculpture are stated below, except
A. contemporary personage
B. heroes of the past
C. mythological and religious figures
D. everyday life scenes
4. He was a prolific Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that
delicately rendered nude flesh.
A. Antonio Canova C. Guillermo Tolentino
B. Bertel Thorvaldsen D. Fracois Rude
5. They were the inspiration of neoclassical sculptures.
A. Ancient Egyptians C. Romans
B. Prehistoric Man D. Greeks