When emotional appeal takes over structure… Romantic Visual Arts When emotional appeal takes over structure…
Mostly aimed at making expression more important than formalities Romantic Visual Arts Romantic style— Emotional appeal Included nature, Gothic images, and the macabre (a representation of death) Mostly aimed at making expression more important than formalities
Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) —A romantic in life and art Brilliant young prodigy and defender of the lower class Died at age 33 Strove to make paintings that were smooth in texture (like an actual portrait) and use brushstrokes to create mood. Painted The Raft of the Medusa…
Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) The Horse Fair French realist painter -most famous woman artist of the time/ animal painter The Horse Fair
Plowing in the Nivernais
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) painted to show how governments were abusing power during this period (esp. Spain and France) the emotional character of humanity and nature and often their violent attributes The Execution of Defenders of Madrid, 3 May 1808
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) Employed color, light, and shade to capture the climactic moments of high emotion The 28th July: Liberty Leading the People
In the following picture, describe how the painting is romantic. Remember to talk about the different elements. How is it emotional? Does it represent death in any way? Is expression used more than formalities? Lack of previously learned artistic elements? (Renaissance, Baroque, etc.)
Exit Slip Summary of Periods’ Visual Art Baroque Enlightenment Romantic