The 18th century was marked by a drastic turn from Rococo art to Neoclassical art. These two art movements were opposites as one focused on curving frivolity while the other emphasized geometric harmony. Another art movement emerged in the late 18th century called Romanticism and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at its …
The life of one of the most renowned Spanish artists in history reads like a dramatic story, regardless of the copious amounts of talent that he was blessed with. Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) is better known as simply “Francisco Goya.” His career started extremely successful and was dominated by several incidents later …
Very few painters in history were able to produce such magnificent landscapes as this renowned artist of the Romantic era. That’s the main reason why the countryside here John Constable (1776-1837) grew up in is now referred to as “Constable Country.” The English artist produced one of his ultimate masterpieces in the region that he …
The Romantic era was a period in the 19th century in which both Romantic art and Romantic architecture converged. In terms of architecture, this often revolved around reviving certain architectural styles of the past. One of the best examples can be found in a coastal city in the south of England. Let’s talk a closer …
Romanticism was the predominant art movement of the first half of the 19th century. It originated in Europe as a response to the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment. Rationality was replaced with a high emphasis on individuality and human emotion. The movement had a profound effect on culture in the Western world and …
If we have to pick one painting that defines the Romantic art movement, then this Romantic painting would be it. Romantic artists in the first decade of the 19th century put a high emphasis on individuality and conveying personal emotion. This painting by one of the most famous German artists in history embodies this perfectly. …
The Romantic era emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century. This was a period of turmoil in which emotional feelings and individualism became increasingly important for Romantic artists. The movement expanded from music and literature into the visual arts and had a profound impact on life in the 19th century. Romanticism had …