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by Lori Menchaca 14 years ago

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Francisco Goya's Third of May, 1808

The American Revolution marks the beginning of a significant period in world history, leading to a wave of revolutions globally. This period also sees the rise of Neoclassicism, characterized by a revival of Gothic and Classical artistic styles, which deeply influences arts and architecture.

Francisco Goya's Third of May, 1808

American Revolution

America revolts from Britain and gains its independence, sparking other revolutions all over the world

French Revolution

After much bloodshed, known as the Reign of Terror, Napoleon Boneparte comes into power over France

Third of May, 1808

The Neoclassic Begins

A revival of the Gothic period ocurrs in Britain
A revival of the Classic period begins in the arts and architecture

The Rococo Style

The Rococo style marks the beginning of the Enlightenment

Romanticism

The Romantic movement starts in Britain and moves thoughout Europe
Romanticism begins as a counteraction to the Enlightenment

The Enlightenment Begins

The idea is born that all men should be created equal and have equal rights and opportunities; also that a government sole purpose should be to protect those rights of the people
The Enlightenment is set on the idea of reason for the answers to lifes problems. People begin to rationalize and become less dependent on the powers of the church and aristocracy
After the Baroque Period, in the eighteenth- and early nineteenth-centuries, the Enlightenment begins and sparks a series of other revolutions

History Painting

Artists begin to paint images that reflect current or historic events
Historic paintings are Romantic in that they are satiracle of the events they depict and are dramatized for better effects
History painting is developed as a result of the Romantic period

Napoleon Conquers Spain

Rebellion leads to the execution of the spanish rebels and thus inspires Goya to paint his Third of May, 1808
Spainards revolt against France
Spainards hear rumor that French are going to execute the royal family
First response--Spainards welcome French into country for results they produce
Napoleon places brother Joseph Napoleon in charge of Spain

The Neoclassic arrives in Spain