Neoclassicism sought to revive the ideals of ancient Greek and Roman art, and was characterized by balanced compositions, flowing contour lines, and noble gestures and expressions. Neoclassical artists at first sought to replace the sensuality and what they viewed as the triviality of the Rococo style with a style that was logical, solemn in tone, and moralizing in character. The most famous artists of this time period were Jacques-Louis David, Marie-Louise- Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. One of the most famous paintings of the Neoclassicism time period is the Death of Marat by David. He portrayed his tribute to Jean-Paul Marat, one of the major figures in the French Revolution. The Oath of the Horatii by David showed what was occurring during this period. David used great line and focus in this painting.
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