Jacques-Louis+David

Anthony C

=__**Jacques-Louis David**__=


 * //When Was Jacques-Louis David Born?//**
 * Jacques Louis David was born on August 30 1748.
 * //What Kind of Painter Was Jacques-Louis David?//**
 * Jacques-Louis David was a romantic painter which was a characterized by a interest in nature, he used his imagination and his emotions to paint, and rebellion against established social rules and conventions type of painting.
 * //When Was David's Oath of Horatii Painted?//**
 * David's Oath of Horatii was painted in 1784, but exhibited in 1785.
 * //Where was Jacques-Louis David born and where did he Work?//**
 * Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris,France and he also worked in France.
 * //What is the Story Behind the//****//Painting David Oath of Horatii?//**
 * David tells the story of three brothers that make an oath to their father that they will die in the defense of their city the three Horatii brothers are swearing an oath on their swords which their father presents to them to fight until they die for their country. One of the Horatii sisters is married to one of the men on the other side. When one of the Horatii brothers returns home from the battle—the only one surviving—this sister greets him with condemnation for killing her husband and the father of her children. Because she puts herself and her family before the good of her country, her brother kills her. The idea here is that one must be willing to sacrifice—even sacrifice one's life and family members—for the state.
 * //What is One Interesting Fact About Jacques-Louis David?//**
 * One fun fact about Jacques-Louis David is after the revolution, when Napoleon became Emperor of France, David served as his official painter.
 * //Why Did You Choose This Art Piece for the Project? What Steps Did You Take to Make Yourself Blend Into the Painting?//**
 * I chose this painting because there was a lot of creative ways I can put myself in the photo. Also when I researched the painting it had an interesting story and I thought of a perfect way to put myself in it. I use the eye dropper tool to draw over the objects I wanted to get rid of. Also I covered a person with my body so I can replace his spot.



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