Show Art will always be interesting. Whether it’s to look at, study, or simply admire and be surrounded by it, art plays a very important role in the way our culture is shaped and defined. Art is expressed and interpreted by different people in different ways; whether it be a student studying a degree, a
mother of four walking past a gallery on her way to work, or an emerging artist creating a new piece in their studio - the experience of art is different for all. Because art can range widely and vary so much between different styles and mediums, it’s always good to know what art forms are available and how they differ from other styles. Throughout history there have been numerous art movements and styles, all expressed differently by the artists who used them as inspiration
for their works. This article will look at the three movements of romanticism, realism, and expressionism in art. Romanticism Dating around the early 19th century, romanticism aimed to steer away from its previous classicism styles. Forming part libertarian and egalitarian ideals of the French Revolution, romanticism aimed to provide art that had a glimpse of the ideal. This form of art looked at ways that it could represent and emphasise
the emotional, spiritual, and unattainable ideal of forms. Artworks of romanticism would often portray a scene or person, adding features to the image to make it appear closer to the notion of perfection. Images painted in this style will often be close to realism, but with colours distorted to make the painting more beautiful. For example, a glimmering sunset portraying a picturesque scene may be painted with extra golden tones and be brighter in its final form than what
would have appeared in reality. This style focused quite a bit of emphasis on the senses and emotions over reason and intellect. Famous painters of romanticism often worked to provide an image that represented a feeling towards the Earth and life, rather than the exact way it would appear to the naked human eye. Popular romantic artists and artworks This particular art style was explored by many artists. Over the years, their art
grew in popularity and to this day romanticism still draws a crowd at major art galleries around the world. Some of the most famous works and artists of romanticism include: John Constable "The_Hay_Wain" (1821) ●
The Hay Wain (1821) - John Constable ● Gothic Cathedral by the Water (1813) - Karl Friedrich Schinkel ● Memory of Mortefontaine (1864) - Jean-Baptiste Carot Colin Parker’s oil based paintings turn the outbacks striking natural scenery into an elevated image of romantic beauty with his use of bright colours. Romanticism blurred with Australian contemporary art, we’ve never seen the Outback sky look so colourful. Realism Just as the name suggests, realism is art that depicts the real authenticity of a subject matter. Idealism is revoked in this style, and the focus is more on the real and actual and not the artist’s imagined reality. Realism dates back as early as the 1400s and many historical pieces are realist in nature. Historical paintings, portraits, and landscapes of early years were all painted with realistic principles, however the term wasn’t used until the 1840s by French novelist, Champfleury. Gustave Courbet "Self Portrait (The Desperate Man)" Artists working within the realism form were free to discover and portray real scenes of landscapes and people. Many artists of the time ventured to find scenes of landscapes and depict them through their paintings to offer viewers a chance to see what the place of choice really looked like. Painting human subjects aimed to depict a person’s true looks and show the ‘real them’. Some of the most favoured subjects by realist artists were scenes of rural and urban working life, street life, cafes, nightclubs, the human form, and nudity. During the peak era of realism - unsurprisingly - many upper and middle class patrons were shocked by the subject matter of some of the artists. In France and Victorian art of England, therefore, realism was not completely embraced. Popular realist artists and artworks With an abundance of realist artists in the world, it’s hard to narrow down a selection of some of the most popular. Here are just a few: ●
Self Portrait (The Desperate Man) (1843-45) - Gustave
Courbet ● The Doctor (1891) - Luke Fildes German born Australian artist Falk Kautzner represents the Australian landscape with such realism you’d think they were works of photography. His paintings portray the Australian beaches with striking realism so successful you can almost smell the seawater. Expressionism Expressionism is generally considered to have originated in Northern Europe, in particular Germany. Expressionist artworks first began to appear across Germany and were thought to have been a reaction to the ever increasing unattachment to the real world by society, and the loss of authenticity and spirituality by the human race. From Germany, this style of art began to increase and spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Expressionism saw artists expressing their work from within themselves, and wasn’t limited to the realist art principles of the external. The way this style of art was assessed generally came down to how the artist was successfully able to depict their own feelings within the artwork as opposed to the assessment of the composition. This style of art will often show large swirls, swaying, and exaggerated brushstrokes. These strokes were intended to represent the swirling turmoil of society, and the human race and its reaction to the modern world. Popular expressionist artists and artworks ● The Scream (1893) - Edvard Munch The Starry Night (1889)
- Vincent Van Gogh What are the main characteristics of Romanticism?Central features of the Romantic era include:. Emotion and passion.. The critique of progress.. A return to the past.. An awe of nature.. The idealization of women.. The purity of childhood.. The search for subjective truth.. The celebration of the individual.. What are the main differences between Romanticism and Realism Romanticism Realism?What is Romanticism and Realism? Romanticism is a form of art and literature that doesn't happen in real life. Realism is a form art and literature that tries to mimic real life.
What was one of the main characteristics of Realism?Realism's emphasis on detachment, objectivity, and accurate observation, its lucid but restrained criticism of social environment and mores, and the humane understanding that underlay its moral judgments became an integral part of the fabric of the modern novel during the height of that form's development.
What are the 5 characteristics of Romanticism?Terms in this set (5). Interest in the common man and childhood.. Strong senses, emotions, and feelings.. Awe of nature.. Celebration of the individual.. Importance of imagination.. |