"Classicism, in the arts, refers generally to a high regard for a classical period, classical antiquity in the Western tradition, as setting standards for taste which the classicists seek to emulate."
An Introduction - This topic introduces students to the history, key themes, and literary forms of classicism.
Ancient Greek and Roman Literature: This topic explores the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans, which were influential in the development of classical literature.
Renaissance Literature: This topic examines the literary works of the Renaissance period, which was marked by the rediscovery of classical texts and an emphasis on intellectual and artistic achievement.
Neoclassicism: This topic explores the literary movement that emerged in the early 18th century and emphasized restraint, order, and the imitation of classical models.
The Enlightenment: This topic focuses on the intellectual and cultural movement of the 18th century that emphasized reason, rationality, and progress.
Humanism: This topic explores the philosophical movement that emphasizes human values and potential, in contrast with supernatural or divine ones.
The Heroic Ideal: This topic explores the concept of the heroic ideal and the role of heroes in classical literature, as well as its influence on later works.
The Three Unities: This topic discusses the three unities of time, place, and action, which were central to classical drama.
Poetic Meter: This topic explores the use of poetic meter and rhyme in classical poetry, as well as its application in later works.
Comedy and Tragedy: This topic examines the differences between comedy and tragedy in classical literature, as well as their influences on later works.
Satire: This topic explores the use of satire in classical literature as a means to criticize society and expose the vices and follies of humanity.
Classicism in Art: This topic focuses on the classical influence on painting, sculpture, and other forms of art.
Classicism in Music: This topic explores the classical influence on music, including the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and other classical composers.
The Enlightenment in Literature: This topic examines the literary works of the Enlightenment period, which reflect the values and ideals of the movement.
Classicism in Modern Literature: This topic explores the influence of classical literature on modern works, including the works of T.S. Eliot and other modernist writers.
Classicism and Politics: This topic examines the connection between classical literature and political philosophy, including the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and other classical thinkers.
Augustan poetry: A form of poetry that originated in the 18th century in England during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus. It is characterized by its use of neoclassical themes, wit, and rationalism.
Neoclassical literature: Literature that is inspired by the classical works of ancient Greece and Rome. Neoclassical literature is characterized by its use of themes from classical literature, a focus on rationalism and the use of heroic couplets.
Enlightenment literature: A literary movement that emerged in the 18th century and was characterized by a focus on reason, empirical truth, and the scientific method. It is known for its emphasis on intellectualism and rationalism.
Renaissance literature: Literature that emerged in the 14th century in Italy and quickly spread throughout Europe. It was characterized by a renewed interest in classical learning and the humanistic ideals of the classical world.
Restoration literature: A form of literature that emerged in England in the 17th century, following the restoration of the monarchy after the English Civil War. It is known for its focus on witty dialogue, satire, and the use of the heroic couplet.
Classicism in American literature: A movement in American literature that emerged in the early 19th century and was characterized by a focus on reason, virtue, and the ideals of the classical world. It is often associated with the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Baroque literature: A literary movement that emerged in the 17th century and is characterized by its use of elaborate language, exaggerated emotions, and ornate style. It is often associated with the works of John Milton and William Shakespeare.
Victorian literature: Literature that emerged in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901. It is known for its focus on social realism, moralism, and the use of detailed descriptions of Victorian society.
"It is an aesthetic attitude dependent on principles based in the culture, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome, with the emphasis on form, simplicity, proportion, clarity of structure, perfection, restrained emotion, as well as explicit appeal to the intellect."
"The art of classicism typically seeks to be formal and restrained."
"A violent emphasis or a sudden acceleration of rhythmic movement would have destroyed those qualities of balance and completeness through which it retained until the present century its position of authority in the restricted repertoire of visual images."
"Classicism, as Clark noted, implies a canon of widely accepted ideal forms, whether in the Western canon that he was examining in The Nude (1956)."
"The Age of Enlightenment, when Neoclassicism was an important movement in the visual arts."
"Classicism is an aesthetic attitude dependent on principles based in the culture, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome."
"The emphasis on form, simplicity, proportion, clarity of structure, perfection, restrained emotion."
"Classicism, in the arts, refers generally to a high regard for a classical period, classical antiquity in the Western tradition, as setting standards for taste which the classicists seek to emulate."
"It is an aesthetic attitude dependent on principles based in the culture, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome, with the emphasis on form, simplicity, proportion, clarity of structure, perfection, restrained emotion, as well as explicit appeal to the intellect."
"A violent emphasis or a sudden acceleration of rhythmic movement would have destroyed those qualities of balance and completeness through which it retained until the present century its position of authority in the restricted repertoire of visual images."
"The Age of Enlightenment, when Neoclassicism was an important movement in the visual arts."
"Classicism is a force that is often present in post-medieval European and European influenced traditions."
"If we object to his restraint and compression we are simply objecting to the classicism of classic art."
"A violent emphasis or a sudden acceleration of rhythmic movement would have destroyed those qualities of balance and completeness through which it retained until the present century its position of authority in the restricted repertoire of visual images."
"The art of classicism typically seeks to be formal and restrained."
"Classicism, as Clark noted, implies a canon of widely accepted ideal forms."
"Balance, completeness, and restrained emotion are qualities sought after in classicism."
"Classicism, as Clark noted, implies a canon of widely accepted ideal forms, whether in the Western canon."
"Neoclassicism was an important movement in the visual arts during the Age of Enlightenment."