What was the "Grand Style" in painting?
Idealisation of the imperfect
Realistic portrayal of nature
Nonrepresentational abstract art
Excessive details and bright colours
Answer
The Grand Style is an idealised version of reality. The artist takes an imperfect subject and creates a more perfect version of it. The Grand Style is often used in portraits, where the artist attempts to capture the essence of the subject rather than their physical appearance. This can be done by exaggerating certain features, or by creating a more idealized version of the face.
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