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.
Januarius Zick, 1740 - Riverview - fine art print
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Jan Looten, 1650 - Forest Road - fine art print
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Jan Ekels, 1750 - View of the Dam in Amsterdam - fine art print
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Jacob van Spreeuwen, 1645 - Philosopher in his Study - fine art print
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Isaack Luttichuys, 1656 - Portrait of a Young Lady - fine art print
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Isaac Hondius, 1667 - Calligraphed Saying Flanked by two Tulips - fine art print
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Hercules Sanders, 1651 - Portrait of a woman - fine art print
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Hendrick Aerts, 1602 - Imaginary Renaissance Palace - fine art print
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Harmanus Uppink, 1789 - Still Life with Flowers - fine art print
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Hans Horions, 1634 - Salome Dancing for Herod - fine art print
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Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano, 1512 - Madonna and Child - fine art print
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Gerrit Jacobus Geusendam, 1781 - Portrait of E.W.G. Bagelaar - fine art print
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Gerrit de Haen, 1667 - Saint Jerome - fine art print
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Gerrit Backhuijzen, 1745 - Self-Portrait - fine art print
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François-André Vincent, 1795 - Portrait of a Man - fine art print
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Francesco Traballesi, 1554 - Man Playing the Clavichord - fine art print
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Francesco Cozza, 1665 - Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness - fine art print
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F. Jansen, 1635 - A Guard House - fine art print
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Etienne Picart, 1703 - Portret van Francois Picart - fine art print
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Edwaert Collier, 1662 - Vanitas Still Life - fine art print
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Cornelis Jacobsz Delff, 1620 - Poultry Merchant - fine art print
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Barend Avercamp, 1630 - Enjoying the Ice - fine art print
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Arnout Rentinck, 1722 - Playing boys - fine art print
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Antonio Carracci, 1595 - Portrait of a black boy - fine art print
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Antoine Daniel Prudhomme, 1755 - Boerenhoeve with two figures - fine art print
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Aniello Redita, 1550 - Mythological scene (Aeneas fleeing Troy) - fine art print
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Aert van Waes, 1630 - View Gouda - fine art print
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