Class 15
In class, we discussed the Enlightenment meaning that the idea of all knowledge springing forth from religion was being questioned and knowledge was being founded in reason. The prominent figures of Issac Newton and John Lock. The idea of seeing as believing and knowing is experiencing came to be. Logic and Morality gained great importance. Neoclassicism is the first ISM to come about and is based on the Grand Tour which was the final stage of education like studying abroad. The Nobel simplicity and calm grandeur of classic art were appealing and it inspired much architecture of the time as the Wigs came to power they embraced neoclassicism as a form of showing a connection to democracy as they were a more democratic political party in England’s parliament. The Pantheon is seen inspiring many buildings as an example of this. Taking a design from a book that documents classical artwork, a factory man makes Wedgwood (blue and white relief vases) Paintings start to adopt a strong composition saying a lot but not focusing on emotion.