Art Music Theater F200

Rococo and Neo Classical

Understand the forces behind the Classical era

• The scientific and industrial achievements
• The philosophical works that reflected the rationalism of the Enlightenment
• The leading playwrights of the 18th Century
• The French Revolution and the demise of the monarchy
• The patronage and subject matter of the Rococo style
• Leading painters of the Rococo style
• Leading painters of the Neoclassical style
• Musical innovations during the 18th century
• Leading composers of the Classical style
• Beethoven’s innovations in style
• The influence of the middle class upon theatrical performances and concert hall performances
• The symbolism behind Neoclassical style