Anatoly Vanetik is by no means an aritist, but has a deep passion for art history, which is the driving subject of his blog, tonyvenetik.net where he takes his readers through the history of art, in today's case Academicism.

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2. I am not at all an art historian, nor do I
still practice art much anymore. My
simple intrigue of art over the ages is
what inspired me to not mimic artists
by continuing my own art, but rather
write about them instead. Just as art
evolves over the ages, so does writing.
So join me in exploring the Academic
era of art history.
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3. W H E R E & W H E N
Originally in France, but
expanding across Europe,
Academicism occurred in
the early 1800s throughout
the late 19th century.

4. O R I G I N
Academicism was highly influenced
through the rules and high standards of
the French Academie de Beaux-Arts.
The education of art students sprung
undertakings of Renaissance art,
developing classical theories.
Although Rococo, Neoclassicism and
Romanticism were once considered
“rebellious” in their time, they were now
the foundational inspiration to
Academism.

5. Academism has a clear social
awareness, not limiting their subjects by
status but by mindfully choosing to
capture the emotion and visuals of the
poor and low status. The academic style
also brings forth mythic creatures and
dramatic scenes with pastoral colors for
a uplifting mood.
Art students were guided to
communicate some form of a positive
message. Some examples are friendship,
moral objects and Christian values.
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6. C O N S T R I C T I N G R U L E S
Although inspired by the once rebellious artistic styles of neoclassicism and
romanticism, Academic art did not stray from the rules. Any artists who veered
outside the standards were excluded from exhibitions and art halls. In fact,
artists in academies were taught to re-create old masterpieces, essentially
copying works of art to absorb the correct style, technique and color.

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