Question

1. what classical values did jacques - louis david promote in his neoclassical paintings?

a. moral virtue and civic duty
b. material wealth and luxury
c. emotional expression and spontaneity
d. romantic love and nature

Explanation:

Jacques - Louis David's Neoclassical paintings were influenced by classical antiquity. Neoclassicism often looked back to ancient Greek and Roman ideals. Moral virtue (like the virtues of ancient heroes) and civic duty (the responsibility of citizens to the state, as in ancient republics) were key themes. Material wealth and luxury (b) were not central to Neoclassical values which were more about simplicity and moral rectitude. Emotional expression and spontaneity (c) are more associated with Romanticism. Romantic love and nature (d) are also Romantic themes.

Answer:

A. Moral virtue and civic duty