Romantic+Era

= The art of the Romantic Er a = = = = =   
 * **This style of art is most representative of the late 18th century into the mid 19th century.**
 * **It began in Germany and England (meaning "Romantic-like") and contrasted with classic styles of the Enlightenment period.**
 * **In France, Romanticism developed with the onset of the Napoleonic Wars. Artists in France moved away from solemn tones and began using colors and expression.**
 * **Romanticism reflected human passion and emotion**
 * **Many artists moved away from Greek styles and incorporated nature and the elements in their work. Many pieces from this time subject country landscapes and a strong sense of nationalism.**
 * **There was a revived interest in Medieval times.**
 * **Artists embraced religion, especially previously banned Christianity.** [|More on Romanticism by MSN Encarta]

Eugene Delacroix used effective composition, light, expressive brush strokes, bold color, and audacious themes. He often derived his work from literature and related the energy of his piece to music.



**William Blake used strong line and instense contrast of value.** [|Works of William Blake]

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<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Georgia, serif;">**John Constable and J.M.W. Turner used dramatic atmosphere and transient color to convey the natural beauty of landscapes.**

<span style="display: block; font-size: 120%; font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">**Theodore Gericault reflected agony and suffering juxtaposed with heroism.**







Popular Composers
 * //MUSIC of the Romantic Era//**

Brahms Tchaikovsky Schumann Schubert Chopin Wagner Strauss Verdi Liszt Mendelssohn Puccini Mahler Ludwig van Beethoven


 * These composers wrote symphonies, concertos, sonatas, and operas. They kept the basic rules for these forms, such as rules of rythm, melody, harmony, harmonic progression, tuning, and practice, but part of the era emphasized altering structure and creating new rules. [|Romantic Music]**

__Scavenger Hunt__
 * 1) Name 3 prominent artists during the Romantic Era
 * 2) What are some artistic elements or painting techniques unique to Romantic Era art.
 * 3) During art movements, there are often several distinct themes or motif present throughout much of the artwork of the time. Name some of the themes popular during the Romantic Era.
 * 4) How does Romantic Art differ from Victorian art?
 * 5) Where was Romantic Art most popular? (Countries)
 * 6) Name five popular composers prominent in the Romantic Era.