anatoly's art history: romanticism
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Art HistoryBackground From Anatoly
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
You may consider me a “non-practicing” artist. Although I am by no means an expert in art history, I do find fascination in evolution of art among various eras. Considering my art in the form of writing, I do
take time to share art history by shedding light to the past that emerged into the present.
Movements in art history show how humankind expressed themselves among ages to ages.
RomanticismWhen & Where
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
Romanticism got its roots in the late 1700's, though it began to boom along the same timeline as the
Industrial Revolution around 1800.
It started primarily in France and Britain, began to flourish, and spread.
RomanticismBackground
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
When one hears “romantic” in terms of art, one might think it has much to do about love and
inspiration. While inspiration is a key component of the romanticism era of art history, love did not
illuminate through works of art by romantic artists. Easily identifiable by dark and dramatic skies,
Romanticism got its name through the deep emotion behind this 19th century art.
RomanticismFreedom from Rules
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
Gloomy and gothic, romantic art displays the emotion between how an artist thought about themselves or
their world in the Western culture. In contrast to Neoclassical art, which you can read more about from
previous writings of mine, Romantics strived for freedom from traditional “rules” and allowed their
imagination inspire them. Paintings in the romantic era feature nature and it’s essence or the peculiar
manifestations of human emotion or activity.
RomanticismWhat it Looked Like
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
"The Course of Empire:
The Savage State" by
Thomas Cole
"The four times of day:
Midday"
by Joseph Vernet
RomanticismIndividualism & Imagination
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
Creating a sense of boldness, romantic artists endeavored for individualism and uniqueness.
Opposing neoclassicism, romantics set themselves apart even if it appeared exotic or eccentric. If you
haven’t yet noticed, two considerably main themes among the romantic era are individualism and
imagination. Connecting human emotion with nature, romantics turned art into horrific paintings. While some paintings from this era are purely fascinating,
others capture a medieval, gothic and horrific image.
RomanticismRebellion
Anatoly "Tony" Vanetik
Contrary to neoclassical artists, romantics were generational “rebels” without fear of stepping out.
Today, rebels are more widely accepted which comes from roots to romanticism.
Emotion is a clear motive within romantic art. Not only did artists in this era use inspiration from their
personal thoughts and emotions, they strived for emotional response to their work. Today still, when people view romantic art they are confronted with
emotion.
