The Neoclassicist Standard on Landscape

Please explain the Neoclassicist expectation and standard for landscape painting. I'd like to know what a Neoclassicist critic would look for or applaud in an exhibition at the 19th Louvre Salon. By expectation I mean in terms of the "functions" or "representation" of an acceptable landscape painting. Things that the Romantics didn't do.

Science and society are briefly discussed in terms of art development.

This posting suggests how new ideas in science and society reflected the art of the late 19th and early 20th century. References are also added.

Art Appreciation is covered.

Specific works are: 1)Gustave Caillebotte's "Paris: A Rainy Day" 2)Edgar Degas's "The Absinthe Drinker" 3)Eduoard Manet's "Bar at the Folies-Bergeres" -A summary of the artists' personal philosophies of art (if they can be found in published sources), the prevailing trends and schools of thought in the art world at the time and in the place the artist was working. For instance, discuss what was taking place in the artist's city, country, and/or church that may have provoked a reaction from the artist or the greater society. Include any information that might help the reader understand the artist's point of view or why the artist made his or her choices in this work of art. -An expl... click for more