Neoclassical Art: Jacques-Louis David’s Masterpiece
The Oath of the Horatii
Details
- Location: Musée du Louvre
- Artist: Jacques-Louis David
- Style: Neoclassical
- Date: 1784
- Technique: Oil
- Support: Fabric
The 19th Century Context
The 19th century was a time of profound political, economic, and cultural change. The Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution were particularly significant. Napoleon extended French influence throughout Europe. The victorious European monarchies restored absolute monarchies, in a period known as the Restoration.
Cultural Movements
In
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There are many cultures around the world, and individuals may take different positions when encountering cultures other than their own.
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view other cultures through the lens of one’s own culture, interpreting the characteristics of other cultures based on one’s own cultural norms. This can lead to several consequences:
- Difficulty understanding and adapting to different cultures and lifestyles.
- Strengthening of one’s own cultural cohesion, potentially leading
Cultural Renaissance and Gothic Art: 11th to 15th Century
Cultural Renaissance from the 11th Century
From the 11th century, there was a cultural renaissance that manifested in several ways:
- The development of written literature. Notable examples include epic songs about the exploits of heroes (such as The Song of My Cid), books about horses (fantasy adventures for gentlemen), and romances.
- The creation of urban schools, driven by the bourgeoisie.
- The emergence of universities in the mid-12th century as associations of teachers and students to defend their
Communication and Discourse: Key Concepts and Forms
Topic 1: Communication Concepts
A lexical family is a set of words that share the same lexeme. Communication is the process by which information is transmitted from one point to another.
Elements of Communication
- Sender: Has the intention of transmitting information, developing a message, and sending it to its recipient.
- Message: The sequence of signs that the sender creates to reach their partner.
- Receiver: Receives and interprets the message.
- Channel: The physical means by which the message travels
Francisco Goya: A Visionary Painter in a Changing Spain
Francisco Goya’s style is difficult to classify because his life was full of social change. He painted many kings, ministers, and thinkers. With the return to absolutism under Ferdinand VII, he went to Bordeaux in 1823. A painter far ahead of his time, Goya had the misfortune of living in an antiquated Spain. He was a contemporary of neoclassical authors, but his painting cannot be identified with the neoclassical style of David. He did not adhere to any specific movement because he painted reality.
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Edvard Munch’s *The Scream*: A Closer Look
The Scream, a masterpiece by the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, is a powerful depiction of existential angst. In the foreground, an androgynous figure stands on a bridge, hands clasped to their head, mouth agape in a silent scream. The figure’s features are distorted, almost skeletal. Behind them, two figures walk indifferently along the bridge, seemingly oblivious to the central figure’s torment.
The landscape beyond the bridge mirrors the central figure’
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