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Las Q3 Arts 1
Las Q3 Arts 1
MAPEH 9 ( ARTS )
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 18 th 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.
Direction: List down five distinct characteristics of the given paintings of J. David. (You can also watch a short clip
about Neoclassicism in this link https://youtu.be/AQDIMqdEp40 )
Direction: Paint an artwork in the style of Neoclassicism with subjects or themes that are inspired with the
current issues in the Philippines.
Materials: Oslo or bond paper, brush and water color or poster paint.
RUBRIC
Criteria 5 4 3 2
QUALITY OF All instructions were 1-2 instructions were 3-4 instructions were Most of the
ARTWORK followed correctly. not followed not followed instructions were not
correctly correctly followed correctly.
NEATNESS Artwork presentation Artwork presentation Artwork presentation Art work presentation
was neat and orderly. was mostly neat and was somehow neat was disorderly.
orderly. and orderly.
REFERENCES:
Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition 2014
Website Readings http://www.antiquecorset.com/neoclassical.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/neoclassicalart
http://www.pinterest.com/theantiquehare/neoclassical-and-romanticpainting/
https://youtu.be/AQDIMqdEp40
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