ART 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Johan Zoffany, Louis Daguerre, Ornans
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Term is derived from the word rocaille" that refers to small sea shells. Follows reign of louis xv style expresses opulence of french elegant hymes and regency art is ornate, lush, lavish. This period marks a new way of thinking, the basis of the enlightenment thought was empirical evidence, scientific method of discovery. Movement incorporates the styles and subjects of ancient art. David is notable for this manner used to portray napoleon bonaparte and images of the. An experiment of a bird in the air pump. Romantic artist gave precedence to feeling, emotion and imagination over. Paintings characterized by common subjects, labor, ordinary scenes from everyday contemporary life. Photography, begins 1893 (daguerre in pairs and talbot in london) Recognized as an art form in 1862 by french court. 1st half of century marked by romantic interests. Last half of the century makes increases the use or cast-iron construction. Crystal palace in london by joseph paxton, e. g. art works.
