Romanticism NATIONALISM: Greek struggle for independence Unification of Italy & Germany Revolutionary uprisings (France *, America) EXAMPLE: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (301) Societal injustice>>Jean Valjean Revolutionary uprisings>>barricades

ARCHITECTURE Love of fantastic or exotic Creating a dream world through ideas of the past Popular time periods include Medieval, Renaissance, & Gothic. EXAMPLE: Renaissance lines of the façade St. Peter’s Basilica 26 statues as adornments Train station-Reynard’s Gare du Nord in Paris

TECHNOLOGY European industry (factories, textiles) Railroad Pasteurization Photography (daguerreotype) Evolution EXAMPLE: Turner’s Rain, Steam, & Speed Nature is muddled Light color & movement Cosmic union of elements

MUSIC Objectives: nationalism & emotion Styles: legends, myths & heroes> Nationalism transcribed stories> Emotion EXAMPLE: Moussorgsky’s opera Boris Godunov Russian folk songs Religious music Tsar Godunov’s ride to power 2:40-3:05

** INCLUDE PAGE #S FOR EACH EXAMPLE** GROUP WORK Nationalism is a fundamental element in much Romantic work. Discuss and explain 3 examples from different media. Romantic architecture looked back to a variety of previous styles for inspiration. Select, discuss, and explain 2 examples that were inspired by different styles. Technology began to have significant impact on art during the 19th century. Discuss and explain 2 specific examples of technological influence on artistic efforts. Opera is a major art form during the 19th century, reaching its highest point in the works of Verdi & Wagner. Select one work from each and explain how the work is typical of the style and objectives of the composer. ** INCLUDE PAGE #S FOR EACH EXAMPLE**