Attempting to summarize David's career in 90 minutes is futile. Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748-1825) is one of the most discussed artists in history. His approach to Neoclassicism affected generations of artists. Combining his revolutionary artistry and political activities, makes David a perpetual well of interpretation and intrigue. Instead of biting off his full oeuvre, at this week's discussion between me and a group of professional artists we spent the majority of our time discussing David's early career; his early lessons the French Academy and his many attempt for the Prix de Rome.

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As part of an ongoing weekly discussions with contemporary artists, I explored the career of Antonio Canova (Italian, 1747-1822). Today, Canova is considered a major proponent of Neoclassicism. But, for contemporaries, Canova's interpretations of the antique works were often at odds with predominant theories. We explore major works by Canova and how they were received by his critics, for better and worse. [embed]https://vimeo.com/158848811[/embed]