Faryna Navar 5th Period Romanticism 1770-1850
Romanticism Also known as the Romantic Era It was an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual movement Originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century it was at its peak approximately from 1800 to 1850. Due to the idealism of the French Revolution, Romanticism embraced the struggles for freedom and equality and the promotion of justice.
Small Morning Artist: Philipp Otto Runge Materials: oil on canvas Where it was created: Dresden, Germany When: 1808 Why it was created: to show that the real world also has spiritual meaning Artistic qualities used: color and light, naturalism and symbolism
The kiss Artist: Francesco Hayez Materials: oil on canvas Where it was created: Pinacoteca di Brera When: 1859 Why it was created: emphasizes deep feelings rather than rational thought Artistic qualities used: it is an example of the Risorgimento style introduced by Hayez to Italy
The Scream Artist: Edvard Munch Materials: oil painting Where it was created: Oslo, Norway When: 1893 Why it was created: it was autobiographical and based off of a personal experience Artistic qualities used: the flowing curves of art represent a subjective linear fusion imposed upon nature
The Cross in the Mountains (The Tetschen Altar) Artist: Caspar David Friedrich Materials: oil painting Where it was created: Dresden, Germany When: August 1807 Why it was created: he wanted to express the truth of God more clearly than poetry or words He was inspired images of God he saw in nature
Wanderer above a Sea of Fog Artist: Caspar David Friedrich Materials: oil painting Where it was created: Germany When: 1818 Why it was created: self portrait of Friedrich; to enable viewers to see the world through his own eyes Inspired by German landscape Uses color and lighting
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