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Classical Art Vs Modern Art

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fields of science. Intellectuals saw this period as a point in time to question and to reconsider man’s means of continuation, and to apply these new break troughs of thought and reason to improve society. New creativeness in arts, especially classical music which was brought to life by symphonies and orchestras, and that of literature, was upheld by the elite during this period and saw this as a result of their position and power (Bietoletti, 2005). Europeans personified superiority by means of modern social, political and economical positions that were always improving, often giving birth to new ideals and styles, and continually building on previous ones. Globalization was ever growing and the economic system was taking root and developing …show more content…

Artistic contribution during this period was looked upon with high regard, because of this ancient art, “classic”, especially that of Greek (e.g., a classical example of a villa). In addition, “classic” could also be referring to at times improvement to a modern style with antique aesthetic appearance, also being identified as a regular feature. This feature gave modern objects of the neo- classical period a fuller more harmonious appearance which was done deliberately by the artist of this age. Specific qualities: like line over colour, straight lines over curves, closed compositions over diagonal compositions, favoring a more linear approach to style. Nonetheless, when artists referred to antiquity, they had their own artistic opinion and ideals, and antique attitudes …show more content…

These changes in these two periods could have only been made possible through individuals that were determined to make themselves seen, heard and in some cases idolized. We found with all progressive changes there is always and apposing force, that tries to derail its impact on humanity and its belief of the universe. This spiritual and individual link to the world is what made the renaissance and Neo-classic man ask the question, and seek for an answer. It was done in political, social, spiritual language, which was spoken by many of the elite during this time. Artistic methods and mediums are still being used today. These two classical periods had more in common, than years apart. Drawing inspiration from that of Roman and Greek antiquity also literature, the Renaissance determined to revive the classics and Neo-classism trying to incorporate and emphasize it. Both of these eras where know for their artist, architecture and level of skill. It was implemented to create an image of perfection to the common person. This was seen not just on the exterior of creations, but move its way inside to resemble the flow of a continuing canvas of artistic

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