A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery — Joseph Wright of Derby (18th century) A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery An 18th-century painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a lecturer demonstrating an orrery with dramatic lamp-lighting; a landmark work linking scientific spectacle and Enligh…
Classicism: the influence of Ancient Greek and Roman art Classicism Classicism is an aesthetic rooted in ancient Greek and Roman models, valuing order, proportion and restraint. It shaped Renaissance, Enlightenment and later Neoclassical movements…
