Think about how different class systems of people are represented during Art of Europe and America (1700 - 1900). Looking at the values and representation of values or ideas, please compare and contrast the visual subject, form, and content of these two art works that represent the differences and similarities: "The Swing", by Jean-Honoré Fragonard and "The Oath of the Horatii", by Jacques-Louis David.

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Think about how different class systems of people are represented during Art of Europe and America (1700 - 1900). Looking at the values and representation of values or ideas, please compare and contrast the visual subject, form, and content of these two art works that represent the differences and similarities: "The Swing", by  Jean-Honoré Fragonard and "The Oath of the Horatii", by Jacques-Louis David.

How can i find out about class system during that period of time?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Certainly these were presented in your text or your school's recommended materials.

Writeacher · Answer

Read lots and take good notes:
http://www.google.com/search?q=europe+classes+18th+19th+century&oq=europe+classes+18th+19th+century&aqs=chrome..69i57.29956j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

Then scrutinize the paintings:
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22The+Swing%22,+by+Jean-Honor%C3%A9+Fragonard&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=oL-VVbGaEIXesAWph4CwAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22The+Oath+of+the+Horatii%22,+by+Jacques-Louis+David&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5L-VVcTYNcXvsAXY2KXYAQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643