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