Art in Romanticism

Andrew HodgsonRyan Roman

Overview• Started in England and France around 1800. (Romanticism)• Rose out of the belief of individuality, also came out of the

French Revolution because those artists felt more free to express themselves. (Art)

• People used this type of art to get away from their concerns. (Romanticism)

• Had styles from all over the world and spread to places like the US, Canada, Russia, and Poland. (Romanticism)

• Did not follow a unified theme. (Romanticism)• “Romantic nationalism” was a big part of the art during this

period as well nature. (Romanticism)

What made this art different• Instead of following a theme or guideline, art in this time was

based off of personal beliefs (Art)• Expressed personal feelings, emotions, troubles, or whatever

was on the mind of the artist (Romanticism )• High emphasis placed on creativity (Art)• Artists tried to make their work as original as they could so it

could stand out as their own (Romanticism )• Expressed a wide range of topics, but much of it was on

nature. (Romanticism )• Many of the ones not based on nature were on the

revolutions and wars of the time. (Great)

What made this art different cont.

• They perceived nature as a source of inspiration, but also saw its violence comparing it to the darkness of the human soul (Romanticism ).

• Artists used this as a way to also express their civil liberties and the social unrest from the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars (Great).

How to spot differences in this art• Even though romantic art did not follow a unified theme,

there were still differences from other periods. (Romanticism)

• Art in the romantic period tended to be painted in water colors. (Romanticism)

• Those colors were usually either bright and vibrant or a darker and pale colors. (Romanticism)

• The artist did not “color within the lines” and many colors from one part of the painting would spread to other parts. Instead of one precise line setting parts of the work apart, they blended together. (Romanticism)

How this is different from the rationalist era

• Romantic art moves away from realistic depictions of science and the human body with sharp lines and contrasts and embraces softer elements in comparison. (Romanticism)

• Romantic art was also less interested in the supernatural. (Romanticism)

• The previous periods focused on intellect and reason as opposed as opposed and artists during the time did not express their emotions, thoughts, or feelings as much. (Romanticism)

• In previous periods it was easy to look at the colors in the art and say what color it was. Colors were also more bold. In the romantic era with colors being blended together and the use of water colors it can be unclear to definitively say what color each part of the painting is. (Romanticism)

• The rationalist era you can see the distinct separation between objects, unlike in the romantic era. (Romanticism)

Famous artists

John Constable• Born on June 11, 1776 in Suffolk, England. (John)• He is considered on of the greatest watercolor painters of all

time. His painting Stonehenge, for example, is considered one of the greatest water color paintings of all-time. (John)

• Also painted in oils. (John)• Constable developed a unique style combining nature with a

deep personal vision of the countryside around his boyhood home. (John)

• A lot of his works also included high national spirit. (John)• Spent the spring and summer painting the outdoors and would

be in London the rest of the year. (John)• He exhibited large-scale scenes of working farms and

waterways painted in his studio, using increasingly broad brushstrokes and thickly applied highlights. (John)

• Considered a “late bloomer,” he had initial trouble supporting his family (wife and seven kids). (John)

• Constable is considered one of England’s greatest landscape painters, although he sold more paintings in France then England. (John)

• Died March 31, 1837. (John)

Francisco Goya• Born on March 30, 1746 in Fuendetodos, Spain. (Francisco) • Considered by many to be the “father of modern art,” he pioneered new artistic

ideas of expressing thoughts and personal feelings. (Francisco) • Work ranged from portraits and nature tapestries to war scenes and death.

(Francisco) • Starting artwork at the age of 14 under Jose Luzan, his work stretched over 60

years and he stopped painting around when he was 82. (Francisco) • Was an inspiration to many artists, including Pablo Picasso. (Francisco) • In 1783, he was chosen by the Count of Floridablanca to paint his portrait, which

prompted him to be discovered by King Carlos III, who appointed him his royal painter in 1786. (Francisco)

• During the reign of Carlos IV, he reached his peak in popularity with royalty when he was appointed painter of his court in 1789, making him very wealthy. (Francisco)

• After France invaded Spain in 1808 he became the court painter for Joseph Bonaparte. (Francisco)

• Moved to Bordeaux, France in 1824 where he died in 1828. (Francisco)

Different “schools”• French- Théodore Géricault and Eugène Delacroix, used rich colors

and energetic brushwork to show things like the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the turmoil of the country in the early to mid 1800s. Also showed the return of Christianity to France after it was previously banned. (Artlex) (Brown)

• Spanish-Spanish artists, headlined by Goya, depicted paintings of war and horror. (Artlex)

• German-German painters, one example being Caspar David Friedrich made images of people placed in lonely settings amidst ruins, cemeteries, frozen, watery, or rocky wastes. (Artlex)

• English-Many English Artists painted bright and vibrant colors. Since the country did not have revolution occurring in the country, artists focused more on nature. The Industrial Revolution gave some artists nostalgic feelings of nature. Along with John Constable, J.M.W. Turner was also one of the most famous artists of the time (Romanticism)

Cole Thomas’s A Voyage of Life

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