Reactions to story from EmptyEasel.com: Oil Painting Tips, Selling Art Online, Artist Reviews and more
Romanticism: The “Emotional” Art Movement of the 18th and 19th Century
http://emptyeasel.com/ 2007/ 11/ 20/ romanticism-the-emotional-art-movement-of-the-1...
What was Romanticism? Well, although the name may sound a bit lovey-dovey, as an art (and literary) movement Romanticism really had nothing to do with love or romance. It DID have everything to do with emotion, however—Romanticism came about in the middle of the 18th century as a reaction to classical thoughts and ideas. Classicism was orderly, logical, and step-by-step, while Romanticism took a different approach by emphasizing emotion and imagination. For example, in the same way that a “romantic” might long for “happily ever after” or believe strongly enough in a cause to fight (and perhaps even die) for it; Romanticism in art appealed to people on a deeper and different level than artwork had in the past.
More rising blog posts
More rising news stories
-
Entertainment »
iPod Touch Can Act as Music Remote -
Business »
Five Things Steve Jobs Must Do Before He Dies -
Lifestyle »
Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers -
Politics »
Analysis: McCain gambles with surprise pick - USATODAY.com -
Sports »
Rob Bagchi: What is the best name in football? -
Technology »
GOOGLE OKS YAHOO! PLAN
Recent posts from EmptyEasel.com: Oil Painting Tips, Selling Art Online, Artist Reviews and more
-
How to Create a Photomontage in GIMP
17 hours ago -
Have Confidence in Your Artistic Calling!
1 day ago -
Beautiful Abstract Paintings by Encaustic Painter Karen Freedman
2 days ago
