Romanticism in Art: Overview of the Romantic Period & Influential Painters
Challenging Neo-Classicism, Romanticism (1780-1850) in art focused on music, literature, and painting. Influenced by historical events like the French Revolution and proponents like Delacroix, Gricault, and Turner, this period saw a shift towards nature, emotion, and a new perspective on art.
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Romanticism 1780-1850
Romantic Period: Overview Challenged Neo-Classicism It focused on Music, Literature and Painting The Social Background was: French Revolution (1789-1799) American Revolution (1775-1783) Napoleon made Emperor (1803) Christianity was Replaced by a Love of Nature
Romantic Period: Overview Painters were concerned with: The Power of Nature The Nostalgic and Emotion of Man Looking Inward Looking at Nature as it Really is
Eugne Delacroix (1798-1863) French Painter Influenced by Raphael, Rubens, G ricualt and Constable Painted in Neoclassical Style Painted Historic Events Bold Brush Strokes with Vivid Colours Avoided Black and Studied Colour Theory
Eugne Delacroix Title: Liberty Leading the people (1830) http://www.artble.com/artists/eugene_delacroix
Thodore Gricault (1791-1824) French Painter Studied Classical Figure Painting Influenced by Rubens, Titian and Michelangelo Depicted Epic Historic Events Studied Portraiture in London Died Age 33
Thodore Gricault Title: The Raft of the Medusa (1819) http://www.vangoghgallery.com/artistbios/Theodore_Gericault.html
Joesph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) British Painter Firstly Studied Watercolour Painting Influenced by Landscape Painters of 1500 s An Innovator of his Time Depicted the Ferocity of Nature in Oils Painted Atmospheric & Fleeting Imagery Influenced Impressionism
http://www.william-turner.org/The-Fighting-'T%C3%A9m%C3%A9raire'-tugged-to-her-last-Berth-to-be-broken-up.htmlhttp://www.william-turner.org/The-Fighting-'T%C3%A9m%C3%A9raire'-tugged-to-her-last-Berth-to-be-broken-up.html J. M. W. Turner Title: The Fighting T m raire (1839)
John Constable (1776-1837) British Painter Influenced by Claude Lorrain (Landscape Artist 16th C) A Passion for looking at Nature Scenes of Rural Life and Tranquillity Studied Outdoors Optical-Mixing, Loose Brush Strokes and Bold Colour
John Constable Title:The Hay Wain (1821) http://www.cssplay.co.uk/menu/safari.html
Casper David Friedrich (1774-1840) German Painter Influenced by Painter Jens Juel & Theology A Style of Mood, Atmosphere & Symbolism Melancholy Depiction of Man and Nature Celebrated the Sublime through Complex Compositions
Casper David Friedrich Title: The Stages of Life http://silverandexact.com/2012/06/01/the-stages-of-life-caspar-david-friedrich-1835/
Other Artists from this Period Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) French Sculptor Francisco Goya (1746-1828) Spanish painter William Blake (1757-1827) English Painter
References Clark, K. (1969), Civilisation , BBC, London. Ch rtaigh, A. N. and O Sullivan, A. (2011), Appreciating Art for the Leaving Cert , Gill and Macmillian, Dublin. Sheppard, L. (1987), History and Appreciation of Art , Folens, Dublin 24. Sharpe, H.J. (1976), Art History and Appreciation , Gill and Macmillian, Dublin. Reference for Images are on side of each slide linked to Web Page Compiled by Keith O Rahilly
PDST Professional Development Service for Teachers Acknowledgements Many thanks to the following for their invaluable contribution to the European Art History and Appreciation series of workshops and resource materials. Art Associates Maria Moore Margaret O Shea Local Facilitator Team Aine Andrews Joe Caslin Jane Campbell Siobhan Campbell Niamh O Donoghue Niamh O Neill Keith O Rahilly Sheena McKeon Tony Morrissey Monica White
PDST Professional Development Service for Teachers Cultural & Environmental Education Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Dublin West Education Centre, Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 National Co-ordinator ConorHarrison Mobile: 087 240 5710 E-mail: conorharrison@pdst.ie Administrator Angie Grogan Tel: 014528018 Fax: 014528010 E-mail: angiegrogan@pdst.ie. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013
