Art & Culture of the Grand Tour
This 18th-century practice saw young aristocrats travel across Europe, particularly to Italy, to study classical art, architecture, and culture, influencing Neoclassical tastes and artistic patronage
What is the Grand Tour?
This institution was a confraternity in renaissance and was later turned into a school for art instruction in 18th century.
What is The Academy?
Innovative, soft color style that finally became used as an independent media and sparked the creation of more art pieces of its kind.
What is pastel?
This style of painting, often brought back by travelers as souvenirs, captured highly detailed cityscapes and famous landmarks, making it a popular keepsake of the Grand Tour.
What is Veduta painting?
Type of inventive art that was rejected by society, often challenging conventional artistic norms, with artists willing to take risks to create innovative art.
What is “avant-garde art?”
Art style that mimics or represents the world as we see it
What is mimetic or mimesis?
This Venetian accessory, worn for up to 300 days a year, allowed its wearer to adopt a libertine attitude by concealing their identity.
What is the Bauta mask?
This Neoclassical sculptor created Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious, a life-size marble portrait of Napoleon’s sister, known for its sensual realism and polished finish that reflected light brilliantly
Who is Antonio Canova?
Platform shoe often worn by Venetian courtesans
What are chopines?