Industrial Revolution Art Notes

Romanticism Does not refer to romance in the sense of affection It refers to a style of painting that emphasized imagination, freedom, and emotion Writing also reflected in a new hero – one that was mysterious and felt out of step with society

Realism It was an attempt to represent the world as it was They often focused their attention on the harsh side of life in cities or villages Most were committed to improving the lives of those they depicted

Impressionism Photography posed a challenge to painters A group of painters took art in a new direction – capturing the first impression made by the scene or object