David was a leading French artist in the Neoclassical style; regarded to be the greatest painter of the epoch. In the 1780s his rational brand of history painting marked a change in taste away from Rococo frivolity toward a classical strictness; heightened feeling chiming with the moral climate of the final years of the Ancient Regime. He later became an supporter of the French Revolution and friend of Robespierre; and was effectively a dictator of the arts under the French Republic. Imprisoned after Robespierres fall from power; he aligned himself with yet another political regime upon his release; that of Napoleon I. It was at this time that he developed his Empire style; notable for its use of warm Venetian colors. After Napoleons fall from power and the Bourbon revival; David exiled himself to Brussels where he remained until his death. David had a huge number of pupils; making him the strongest influence in French art of the early 19th century.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Incomplete - Disappointing - Not Worth the CostBy Avid ReaderThis book is very incomplete and does not provide much in the way of even a partially complete history - lots of old pictures; very few modern photos (meaning post WWII) and not much in the way of continuity/connectivity and relationship.There is so much more to Alpine Township than is presented here. A person interested in the history of Alpine Township in general would be very disappointed in the information contained in this book.
