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R o m a n t i c i R o m a n t i c i s m s m An Introduction

Romanticism Intro

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Page 1: Romanticism Intro

R o m a n t i c i s mR o m a n t i c i s m An Introduction

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Comparison of Issues: Comparison of Issues: The Classic vs. The RomanticThe Classic vs. The Romantic

Essential Essential valuesvalues

Control Rules

Structure

Freedom Experimentation Meaning

InsightInsight Surface Meaning

Depth

AwarenessAwareness Conscious Unconscious (subconscious)

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SourceSource Left Brain Right Brain

AestheticsAesthetics “Delight and

Instruct”

“Insights to the Mind and Heart”

ControlControl Objectivity Passion and Emotion

Comparison of Issues: Comparison of Issues: The Classic vs. The RomanticThe Classic vs. The Romantic

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Core Concepts ICore Concepts I

Historic Setting: Early 19th century peak, particularly strong in France but spreads quickly throughout Europe and to a lesser degree, the US.

Industrialization and urbanization forced rapid relocations in populations; displacement and painful modernizations created yearning for relief and escape. Links to revolution/change.

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Core Concepts IICore Concepts II

Attitude: On one hand it is a similar idea to

Neoclassicism in that it sought to create a certain atmosphere (idealism) as a remedy to modern life.

Yet it was opposed to Neoclassicism in all of its manifestations (visually and philosophically).

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Core Concepts IIICore Concepts III

exuberant lifeindividualized experience

spirit of revolution (France, 1848) drama, exotica

complexity/dualisms (Napoleon is the typical

example) awe of nature

the sublime

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Gericault, Raft of the Medusa -considered to be first work in this direction

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Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People – example of work from the greatest Romantic artist

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Gros, Napoleon Visiting the Plague-stricken at Jaffra

-what makes Napoleon a Romantic hero?

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West, Death of General Wolfe – multiple themes: fallen spiritual leader, heaven and earth, spectrum of human condition,“noble savage”

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Borrowing of theme and Borrowing of theme and compostioncompostion

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The SublimeThe Sublime1. elevated or lofty in thought, language

Paradise Lost is sublime poetry.

2. impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration

Switzerland has sublime scenery.

3. supreme or outstandinga sublime dinner

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Fuseli, The Nightmare

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Turner, The Slave Ship

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Not limited to paintingNot limited to painting

Fantasy architecture

including Gothick Follies

such as this tower

in Stowe, England

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Nash, Royal Pavilion at Brighton

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Garnier, Opera House, Paris

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