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The Artistic Expression of Liberalism

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Explore the essence of Romanticism during 1790-1850, reflecting a shared vision, emotional depth, and the individual's reaction against industrialization and rationality. Discover the power of nature, the influence of Gothic revival, and the allure of the supernatural. Delve into the art of Romantic heroes like Lord Byron and experience the radical poetics and politics that defined this era.

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  1. ROMANTICISM: The Artistic Expression of Liberalism By: Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY Susan M. Pojer, Web Mistresshttp://www.pptpalooza.net/

  2. The Spirit of the Age (1790-1850) • A sense of a shared vision among the Romantics. • Early support of the French Revolution. • Rise of the individual  alienation. • Dehumanization of industrialization. • Radical poetics / politics  an obsessionwith violent change.

  3. 1. Emotions! Passion! Irrationality!

  4. A Growing Distrust of Reason Early19c Enlightenment Romanticism Society is good, curbing violent impulses! Civilization corrupts! • The essence of human experience is subjective and emotional. • Human knowledge is a puny thing compared to other great historical forces. • “Individual rights” are dangerous efforts at selfishness  the community is more important.

  5. The Romantic Movement • Began in the 1790s and peaked in the 1820s. • Mostly in Northern Europe, especially in Britain and Germany. • A reaction against classicism. • The “Romantic Hero:” • Greatest example was Lord Byron • Tremendously popular among the European reading public. • Youth imitated his haughtiness and rebelliousness.

  6. Characteristics of Romanticism The Engaged & Enraged Artist: • The artist apart from society. • The artist as social critic/revolutionary. • The artist as genius.

  7. Wandering Above the Sea of FogCaspar David Friedrich,1818

  8. Lady Macbeth - Henry Fuseli, 1794

  9. 2. The "Rugged" Individual

  10. Characteristics of Romanticism The Individual/ The Dreamer: • Individuals have unique, endless potential. • Self-realization comes through art • Artists are the true philosophers.

  11. The Dreamer Gaspar David Friedrich, 1835

  12. Solitary Tree Caspar David Friedrich, 1823

  13. 3. The Power & Fury of Nature

  14. Characteristics of Romanticism Glorification of Nature: • Peaceful, restorative qualities [an escape from industrialization and the dehumanization it creates]. • Awesome, powerful, horrifying aspects of nature. • Indifferent to the fate of humans. • Overwhelming power of nature.

  15. An Avalanche in the AlpsPhilip James de Loutherbourg, 1803

  16. Sunset After a Storm On the Coast of Sicily – Andreas Achenbach, 1853

  17. The DelugeFrancis Danby, 1840

  18. Tree of CrowsCaspar David Friedrich, 1822

  19. The Wreck of the Hope (aka The Sea of Ice)Caspar David Friedrich, 1821

  20. Shipwreck – Joseph Turner, 1805

  21. The Raft of the MedusaThéodore Géricault, 1819

  22. The Eruption of Vesuvius - John Martin

  23. 4. Science Can Be Dangerous!

  24. Isaac Newton – William Blake, 1795

  25. Dr. Frankenstein’s Adam & Eve??

  26. 5. The "New" Technology Is Dehumanizing

  27. Rain, Steam, and SpeedJoseph Mallord William Turner, 1844

  28. Rain, Steam, & Speed(details)

  29. The Slave ShipJoseph Mallord William Turner, 1842

  30. The Slave Ship(details)

  31. 6. Romanticizing Country Life

  32. Flatford Mill – John Constable, 1817

  33. The Corn FieldJohn Constable,1826

  34. The Hay Wain - John Constable, 1821

  35. 7. The Gothic: "Romanticizing" the Middle Ages

  36. Characteristics of Romanticism Revival of Past Styles: • Gothic & Romanesque revival. • “Neo-Gothic” architectural style. • Medieval ruins were a favorite theme for art and poetry.

  37. Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s GroundJohn Constable, 1825

  38. Salisbury Cathedral from the MeadowsJohn Constable, 1831

  39. Hadleigh Castle - John Constable, 1829

  40. Eldena RuinGaspar David Friedrich, 1825

  41. Winter Landscape with ChurchGaspar David Friedrich, 1811

  42. British Houses of Parliament1840-1865

  43. 8. The Exotic, the Occult, and the Macabre!

  44. Characteristics of Romanticism The Supernatural: • Ghosts, fairies, witches, demons. • The shadows of the mind—dreams & madness. • The romantics rejected materialism in pursuit of spiritual self-awareness. • They yearned for the unknown and the unknowable.

  45. Cloister Cemetery in the SnowCaspar David Friedrich, 1817-1819

  46. Abbey in an Oak ForestCaspar David Friedrich, 1809-1810

  47. Mad Woman With a Mania of Envy TheodoreGericault, 1822-1823

  48. Pity - William Blake, 1795

  49. The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the SunWilliam Blake, 1808-1810

  50. Stonehenge - John Constable, 1836