Romanticism and Realism Period

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The relationship between the Romanticism and Realism Periods Nicole Valcin Western Governors University IWT1 Humanities The relationship between the Romanticism and Realism Period Art is defined in many different ways. There are different types of styles of art. Art can range from paintings, sculptures, architecture, etc… The definition of art is so wide it is hard to define. The great thing about art is that it can be often classified into periods. In my opinion the most impressive art periods were the Romanticism period and the Realism period. In this essay I will show the history of both periods, compare and contrast from each period, and show how the realism period evolved from the romanticism period. The artistic movement of Romanticism began in the 1700’s and lasted about a century. It was first a reaction against the industrial revolution. Romanticism began in Britain and spread throughout Europe. The Romantics were artist that looked back to the pre-Industrial past as a better time to live. They also focused on the importance of the individual and nature. Most of the art from the Romantic period depicted beautiful scenes of nature. Romantic art portrays emotion painted in a bold manner. Paintings like Liberty Leading the people painted by Eugene Delacroix are a prime example of paintings that display emotion. Delacroix was known for his radical themes. His painting “Liberty leading the People” expressed so much emotion and vivid colors that it makes you feel as if you are right there in the scene. (MindEdge, 2012) “The Romantic period emphasized the boldly heroic, the individuals, the imaginative, and the irrational, believing that aesthetic authenticity could be found in strong emotional response. Romantic artist stressed with dramatic action.” Romantic paintings in general are characterized by

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