1. From Romanticism to Realism
Chopin and Riis

2. Learning Objectives
Outline the major principles of realism and the forces that contributed to the emergence of the movement (1,2).
Describe and evaluate the central message and evidence presented in Chopin's and Riis' work (2).
In what way(s) do the pieces exemplify the characteristics of this cultural movement? Support your claims with specific evidence from each cultural artifact (3).
In what ways do we see the influence of the principles of realism in our contemporary society? In which contemporary cultural artifact can you recognize the influence of the movement? (5) Be specific. Explain the connections you identify.*

3. Chopin
“The Story of an Hour”
Published in Vogue
April 19, 1894

4. Relevance Does the story resonate on any level?
Does it remind you of anything?
How does it make you feel?
Can we relate to the “joy that kills”?

5. Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives (1890) photo journalist immigrant
social reformer

6. Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives (1890) photo journalist immigrant
social reformer

7. Relevance
Does the piece resonate on any level? What is he trying to tell his reader?
Does it remind you of anything?
How does it make you feel?
Can we relate to his work?

8. Learning Objectives
Outline the major principles of realism and the forces that contributed to the emergence of the movement (1,2).
Describe and evaluate the central message and evidence presented in Chopin's and Riis' work (2).
In what way(s) do the pieces exemplify the characteristics of this cultural movement? Support your claims with specific evidence from each cultural artifact (3).
In what ways do we see the influence of the principles of realism in our contemporary society? In which contemporary cultural artifact can you recognize the influence of the movement? (5) Be specific. Explain the connections you identify.*