Romanticism

Romanticism

Romanticism1760-1870

Romanticism characteristicsArtists revolted against neo-classical order/reason.returned to the beauty of nature. Freedom, emotion, sentimentality and spontaneity- over logic and reason. painted and wrote about exotic, patriotic, primitive and supernatural subjects.

Dance Romanticism: The Golden Age of BalletStories of fairy tales and romantic love Ghostly creatures fell in love with mortal men and dead maidens rose from the grave. On Point dancing on tip-toesCostumes changed; skirts became shorter to show the more complicated steps.Even male roles were being played by femalesBallet declined during the late 1800s.

Drama/Theatre -Romanticism

Began in Germany during the early 1880s.The following is present in the Romantic style:BeautyAdventureSentimental idealismPlaywright Goethe (1749-1832). Most famous play is Faust. It is a familiar tale about a man who sells his soul to the devil for riches and fame. Alexander Dumas (1802-1870)The Three MusketeersMan in the Iron Mask

Romanticism Dramas:MelodramaExaggerated characters and exciting events appealed to audiences emotions.Use of stock characters, happy endings, clearly defined heroes and villains.Very popular in the US in the 1800s Harriet Beecher Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin most adapted novel for the stage

Characteristics of Romanticism MusicMelody- (main part or tune or piece)Long, big climaxes, extreme and unpredictableHarmony- (parts or musical lines that are not the melody)Key changes within a piece, Rhythm- (patterns of sounds/silences, pulse or beat)Changes in meter and tempo, exotic and nationalistic characteristics Texture- (thickness of the sound)Homophonic same soundTimbre- (quality of sounds from instruments or vocals)Increased woodwinds and brass sections of the orchestraForm- (rondo, call and response, round/canon)Symphony, opera, music dramas

Music - Romanticism

Richard Wagner (1813-1833)German Nationalisms influence on music (pride in ones country and heritage)Used music to communicate his political and philosophical beliefsGerman myths and legends as the basis for his operas.Realistic operasactors appeared to be having conversations while singing. music-dramas, music, poetry, scenery, and costumes were all equally important. The Ring Cycle, takes 4 nights to perform, Each performance 4 hours.Ride of the Valkryies.

Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Russian Known for his ballet music.Wrote the music for Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker Use Russian folk songs for the musical ideas. In 1888 the Russian government paid him a salary for life.Symphony no. 6, Fourth Movement.

Visual Art - Romanticism

Sentimental about the pastReflected on natureImagination gained new importance. Exotic, faraway places, primitive societies, and medieval superstitions became subjects of artwork.

John Constable (1776-1837)

English landscape paintercapture the look and feel of being outdoors. (painted outdoors)how sunlight affect landscapes. showed movement of clouds and rain.

Flatford Mill John Constable, 1817

The Corn Field

John Constable,1826

The Hay Wain - John Constable, 1821

Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops GroundJohn Constable, 1825

Salisbury Cathedral from the MeadowsJohn Constable, 1831

Hadleigh Castle - John Constable, 1829

Francisco Goya (1746-1828)

Spanish paintings and prints of political events , fantastical images of dreams and superstitions. Official court painterportraits of King Charles III and King Charles IV. Infatuated with the Duchess of Alba. several portraits of her, kept one for selfbecame seriously ill and almost died. left totally deaf except for lifetime ringing in ears Dramatic change Bizarre and frightening images, horrors of war.war was portrayed as horrible and cruel rather than something noble or exciting.Most famous painting The Third of May

The Shooting of May 3, 1808Francisco Goya, 1815