Romanticism
1785-1832
Main Ideas seen in the Romantic art.
- Romantic artists emphasized lives with deep feelings, spirituality, and free expression.
- They believed human beings had infinite powers and god-like potential.
- They wanted to get an emotional response from the people that viewed their artwork.
- Some of the pictures showed country like scenes.
- The artists were fascinated by their passion, moods, and their heroes.
Artists of the Romantic time period
- Jacques Louis David: Bonaparte Crossing the Alps is one of his paintings.
- Casper David Friedrich: Morning in the Riesengebrige
- Joseph Mallord William Turner: Grand Canal
- VeniceJohn Constable: The Leaping Horse
Some Works of Art
Inundated Ruins of a Monastery 1824
Karl Blechen (German, 1798–1840)
The Start of the Race of the Riderless Horses 1820
Horace Vernet (French, 1789–1863) Oil on canvas
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds 1825
John Constable (English, 1776–1837) Oil on canvas
Facts
- Occurred late 18th early 19th century.
- The French Revolution was taking place during the early part of the Romanticism time period.
- Roots began around France and England.
- Romanticism in the arts was a revolt against organized religion.
- Romanticism spread across most of Europe then to the United States.
- Romanticism has nothing to do with romance…..it means believing in the rights of individuals and expressing deep emotions..