Romanticism in visual art emphasized intense emotional expression and individualism. Artists sought to evoke powerful emotions in their viewers by depicting dramatic scenes, landscapes, and characters imbued with passion and sentiment.
‘The Raft of the Medusa’ by Théodore Géricault
Nature played a central role in Romantic art, serving as a source of inspiration and spiritual renewal. Artists depicted awe-inspiring landscapes, often with dramatic lighting and atmospheric effects, to convey the sublime beauty and power of the natural world.
‘Wanderer above the Sea of Fog’ by Caspar David Friedrich
Romantic artists celebrated the power of the imagination and the realm of fantasy. They often depicted fantastical scenes, mythical creatures, and dreamlike landscapes, exploring themes of escapism, wonder, and the supernatural.
‘Wanderer above the Sea of Fog’ by Caspar David Friedrich
Romanticism emerged as a reaction against the rationalism and order of the Enlightenment era. Artists rejected the strict rules of academic art and instead embraced spontaneity, intuition, and emotion, challenging traditional artistic conventions.
‘The Ninth Wave’ by Ivan Aivazovsky
Romanticism emerged as a reaction against the rationalism and order of the Enlightenment era. Artists rejected the strict rules of academic art and instead embraced spontaneity, intuition, and emotion, challenging traditional artistic conventions.
Romanticism, influenced by nationalism and cultural identity, was a diverse art movement that celebrated the unique spirit and traditions of its countries, drawing inspiration from their national heritage, folklore, and history.
‘Liberty Leading the People” by Eugène Delacroix