The document provides an overview of Romanticism as an artistic and intellectual movement that began in Europe in the late 18th century. It discusses key characteristics of Romantic art, including a focus on emotion over classical rules and forms, the representation of ideals and exotic themes, and looser brushwork emphasizing feeling over precision. Some notable Romantic artists mentioned include Caspar David Friedrich, Theodore Gericault, and Eugene Delacroix, along with examples of their works that capture the movement's emphasis on emotion, nature, and dramatic subjects.

1. Rousseau,
“Man is born
free, but is
everywhere in
chains!”
ROMANTICISM
1800-1840

2.  Romanticism was a
cultural movement that
started in Europe.
 It was somewhat of a
reaction to the Industrial
Revolution which
occurred during the
same time period.
 The movement affected
philosophical thinking,
literature, music, and
art.
SO, WHAT WAS ROMANTICISM?
W. Turner Snow storm Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth , 1842

3.  Nineteenth-century
romanticism was
characterized by the
avoidance of classical
forms and rules.
 Emphasis on the
emotional and spiritual.
 Representation of the
unattainable ideal.
 Nostalgia for the grace
of past ages, and a
predilection for exotic
themes.
ROMANTICISM FEATURES
E. Delacroix, Fanatics of Tangier

4.  The Romantic Movement
started at the end of the
1700's and reached its
peak in the early 1800s.
WHEN WAS THE ROMANTIC STYLE OF
ART POPULAR?
E. Delacroix, The Death of Sardanapalus

5.  Romantic art focused on
emotions, feelings, and
moods of all kinds.
 The subject matter varied
widely including landscapes,
religion, revolution, and
peaceful beauty.
 It was one of the first times
in the history of art that
landscapes became a
significant subject for
painting.
 The brushwork for romantic
art became looser and less
precise.
 Caspar David Friedrich
summed up Romanticism
saying "the artist's feeling is
his law".
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
ROMANTIC ART?
C.D. Friedrich Monk by the Sea, 1808-1810

6. DESCRIBE
THE
FOLLOWING
PICTURE
Caspar David Friedrich The Wanderer Above The Sea Of Fog, 1818
Subject matter
Support
Colour
Volume or depth
Type of painting

7. THEODORE GERICAULT, RAFT OF
MEDUSA, 1818-1819

8.  True story of a shipwreck in 1816 off
the coast of Africa, Medusa was a
French frigate Medusa, ran aground to
due the incompetency of the captain,
a political appointee, 150 passengers
built a makeshift raft, it drifted for 12
days, the number of survivors
dwindled to 15 when ship rescued the
emaciated survivors.
 What makes this a romanticism work?
 Theatricality, fearful, horror, chaos,
emotions and tragedy, suffering
despair, death.
 Waving a red flag toward the horizon,
lose brush strokes are evident.

9. THEODORE GERICAULT, INSANE WOMAN,
1822-1823

10. EUGENE DELACROIX,
LIBERTY LEADING THE PEOPLE, 1830

11.  July Revolution of 1830
against Charles X; Liberty
with French tricolor flag
marches over the barricades
to overthrow government
soldiers.
 Strong pyramidical structure.
 She is encouraging everyone
to follow her.

12. Often used landscapes as allegories.
Expressed the soul unified with nature
ROMANTICISM LANDSCAPE PAINTING

13. CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH,
ABBEY IN THE OAK FOREST, 1810

14. JOHN CONSTABLE, THE HAYWAIN, 1821.
“PAINTING IS BUT ANOTHER WORD FOR FEELING.”

15.  Industrial revolution influenced
landscape painting, technological
development, factories, urban
centers, affected the countryside
and land , had a huge influence
of the price for agrarian products
and caused unrest in the English
countryside.
 Constable painted to remind
viewers of country life and hard
work on the farms.

16. JOSEPH TURNER, THE SLAVE SHIP (SLAVERS
THROWING OVERBOARD THE DEAD AND
DYING, TYPHOON COMING ON,) 1840