Nationalism in the Arts Nationalism is devotion to ones nation or country. How did it manifest in the arts?
Romantic Movement Emphasized Feelings Focused on Mysterious Idealized the past Cherished traditions Valued common people and the individual Promoted radical change and democracy
Literature Focused on Strong Individuals Looked to celebrate heritage of people Examples –Hunchback of Notre Dame –Les Miserables –Gothic Novels
Music Emotion dominates the music Celebrates heroism and villainy Moved away from tightly structured songs of the enlightenment
Art Idealized Nature Harmony with Nature Heroes and Scenes from history
Realism Rejection of Romanticism, instead it’s a movement that embraces life as it is “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ~William Arthur Ward
Literature Focuses on lives of individuals from all aspects of society Shows life as it is
Art Emphasizes people’s everyday life especially peasants Winslow Homer
Impressionism: an Art Form Gives the artists “Impression” of a moment in time Uses light and colors to capture a moment Showed the “happier” times of life