Romanticism 1750-1848
The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of.
Main ideas seen in art of this period:
- England was the leader in agriculture during the romanticism period
- The art was very based on Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and Gothic
- Powerful and emotional works
- Romanticism is born as a reaction against the restrictions of neoclassicism
- The new style emphasizes emotion and individualism
- Romanticism ignites excitement through Europe
Key people, locations, and structures:
Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
- From Spain, appointed to King Charles the 4th in 1786
- Became ill in 1792 and became completely deaf
- Genius of Romantic painting and print making
- The Sleep of Reasons Produces Monsters- 1794-1799
- Third of May, 1808- 1814
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
- From Paris, France
- All work has been done in sketches, watercolor, and oils
- Liberty Leading the People- 1830
- The Lion Hunt- 1861
Three facts about this time period:
- Romanticism is based on emotion and individualism
- Color, emotion, content, and passion are key things in romantic paintings
- The name, Romanticism, came from interest in medieval stories
Third of May 1808 by Francisco Goya
Slaughtering Spanish rebels by French soldiers; oil on canvas; 1814
Raft of the Medusa by Theodore GĂ©ricault
The Medusa was a government ship that was wrecked and abandoned by the captain; oil on canvas; 1816
Liberty Leading the People by Eugene Delacroix
Shows horror and violence but also glorifies the cause of the bictorious revolt; oil on canvas;1830