Romantic Art- Aliza Lieb

September 17, 2008 · Posted in Artistic Styles 

The Romantic time period came about in the mid-18th century, until about the 19th century. People who called themselves “romantics” believed in the distinctiveness of individuals. This period, which came right after the Enlightenment (as it is sometimes called, the “Counter-Enlightenment”) brought about a big change in society, and especially art. Most Romantic artists came from Europe, specifically France, Spain, Germany, and England. That being said, Romantic art was based largely on nationalism, imagination and individuality. Romantic artists were very intrigued by nature and the supernatural, and made paintings of myths or supernatural or Bible stories. This art is called neo-classical as well. As opposed to Classical art, which was based on reason and rationality, Romantic art was based on emotion and beauty. The artist expressed his or her emotions through their creations. One example of a Romantic artwork is a painting called “La Liberte Guidant le Peuple” or simply Liberty Leading the People, by Eugene Delacroix, one of the most well known Romantic French artists.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Eug%C3%A8ne_Delacroix_-_La_libert%C3%A9_guidant_le_peuple.jpg

Sources:

1. Abrams, M.H. The Mirror and the Lamp: Romantic Theory and the Critical Tradition. Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=SSOGjRMvIGYC&dq=romantic+art+period&pg=PP1&ots=aRJZMNGFbC&source=citation&sig=ptP3_eQBkPH307j-nKHkChgZOQ8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=11&ct=result#PPP1,M1

2. Art of the Romantic Age. Retrieved from www.shoshone.k12.id.us/romantic/art.htm

3. Art Periods: ROMANTICISM. Retrieved from http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Art/romanticism.shtml

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