Romanticism

Romanticism

1. Characteristics

   • Time period
     • First half of the 19th century
   • Creative freedom
     • Liberalism
   • Respect for the individual
     • Reflect inner world, not to follow rules
   • Expression of feelings
     • Transmit emotions
   • Glorification of national history
     • Nationalist sentiment
     • Look to the Middle Ages for inspiration

2. Architecture

   • Parliament buildings (London)
   • Glorify nation`s history
     • Neo-Gothic architecture

3. Sculpture

   • Rude
     • Marsellaise relief
   • Desire for freedom and independence
     • Depictions of drama and movement

4. Painting

   • Depictions of anguish suffered in liberal revolutions
     • Warm colors
     • Dramatic landscapes
     • Dynamic scenes
   • Painters
     • Gèricault
       • The raft of the medusa
     • Delacroix
       • Liberty leading the people
     • Turner
       • The fighting Temeraire

5. In Spain

   • Time period
     • Second half of the 19th century - First half of the 20th century
   • Architecture
     • Múdejar style
     • Bull-rings
       • The monumental (Barcelona)
   • Painting
     • Events of the period
     • Popular customs
   • Painters
     • Gisbert
       • Visit of King Amadeo to the body of General Prim
     • Esquivel
       • Equestrian portrait of General Prim