Romanticism and Realism in Art

These flashcards cover key concepts, artists, and movements related to Romanticism and Realism in art as discussed in the lecture.

What are the six central themes of Romantic art?

1) Emotion, 2) Nature, 3) Individuality, 4) Intuition, 5) Supernatural, 6) National history.

Which artist is known for the painting 'Christ on the Sea Of Galilee'?

Eugene Delacroix.

What does Romanticism primarily prize in its artistic expression?

Raw emotion and subjectivity.

Who is the famous landscape painter associated with the Romantic era and the painting 'Seashore by Moonlight'?

Casper David Friedrich.

What does the painting 'Wanderer Above a Sea of Fog' symbolize?

Individuality and the relationship between the individual and nature.

What is the fourth emphasis of Romantic art?

Intuition.

Which poet emphasized everyday objects in his work?

William Wordsworth.

What element of art did William Blake explore in his poetry?

The supernatural and the depths of heaven and hell.

Give an example of Romantic art that depicts national history.

Francisco Goya's 'The May 3'.

What was the role of Piotr Tchaikovsky in the Romantic movement?

He composed symphonies and ballets that increased emotional experiences, such as the '1812 Overture'.

What art movement emerged in the second half of the nineteenth century?

Realism.

What did Realist artists aim to portray?

The world as it was, especially the lives of everyday people.

Who is the French painter known for the work 'The Stonebreakers'?

Gustave Courbet.

What painting by Jean Francois Millet brings dignity to peasants at work?

The Gleaners.

Who is the influential French writer that paved the way for the modern novel?

Honore de Balzac.

Which English novelist critiqued the industrial revolution through depictions of the working class?

Charles Dickens.

What is the focus of Impressionism?

Light and color as the major subjects.

Name a significant work by Claude Monet representative of Impressionism.

Haystack.

What movement followed Impressionism, emphasizing symbolic color and light?

Post-Impressionism.

Who is considered the father of Post-Impressionism?

Paul Cezanne.

What is a well-known painting by Vincent van Gogh that exemplifies Post-Impressionism?

Starry Night.

In which art movement did Pablo Picasso become a prominent figure?

Cubism.