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As an art movements, used the central themes of

Neoclassicist artworks as a springboard,


Romanticists have highlighted heroic elements into
their work. During the Age of Revolutions, there
has been a tremendous focus on patriotic and
nationalistic movements. One of the major
revolutions in history would be the French
Revolution. Sch revolutionary movements become
the focal point of most Romantic works.
The major and central themes of
Romanticism movement include the
emphasis on the goodness of mankind .
Most works also promoted justice, equality,
and social order. Artist also emphasized
emotions and feelings of man, which was
deviation from the humanist principles of
rationalism.
Théodore Géricault “The Raft of the Medusa”
The Wild Horse Race at Rome Théodore Géricault
Study for the Race of the Barbarian Horses - Théodore
Géricault
As a style of work focuses on the accuracy of
details that depicts and somehow mirrors
reality. There is little room for imagination in
this movement since emphasis is placed in
observable traits that can concertize through
artworks. Realism was heavily influenced by
Hellenistic Greek culture since most artworks
during that period placed emphasis on the
human body.
Realism as a modern movement in art veered away from
traditional forms of art. In a way it revolutionized themes
and techniques in paintings. In addition, this movement
also expanded and widened existing notions of what can
be considered as art. Since artist worked within the context
of revolutions and social change, artistic works began to
depict real life events. Idealistic concepts and images were
replaced by real manifestations of society. There is a move
to combine both art and life in artistic works since the
modern world were suitable for subjects of art. This
movement also reexamined existing belief systems and
traditions.
“Burial at Ornans” - Gustave Courbet
“The Sleepers” - Gustave Courbet
The Impressionism movement started in France, which led
to a break from the tradition in European painting.
Impressionism is a style of painting that emerged in the
mid- to late 1800s. Impressionist artists incorporated
scientific principles to achieve a more distinct
representation of color. The distinctive characteristic of this
style is that it allows the artist to emphasize the immediate
impression he has of a particular event or scene. The said
impression is communicated by the artist through his work
and can be seen through the brushstroke, distinction of
colors, and the lights and shadow used by the artist.
“The Harbor at Lorient” - Berthe Morisot
1894-Julie-daydreaming-1894- Berthe Morisot
UNDER THE ORANGE TREE -Berthe Morisot

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