WHAT IS ROMANTICISM ART?

Romanticism was a cultural and artistic movement which developed in Europe during the first half of the 19th century. It affected music and literature, as well as painting, sculpture and architecture.

Romanticism main characteristics were:

- creative freedom for the artist

- respect for the individual

- expression of feelings

- the glorification of national history

ARCHITECTURE

Romantic architecture glorified national history and imitated Gothic style. This was known as Neo-Gothic style.

Parliament buildings, London (Charles Barry) 

Opera Garnier, Paris (Charles Garnier)

PAINTING

Romantic painting reflected the anguish, death and political passion of this period in an idealised way. Warm colours were used, such as red and earth tones, and paintings represented movement. 

The raft of the Medusa (Théodore Géricault)

Liberty leading the people (Eugêne Delacroix)

The sea of ice (Caspar David Friedrich)

Rain, steam and speed  (J. M. W. Turner)

SCULPTURE

Romantic sculpture reflected the struggles of peoples who fought for freedom and independence. This was transmitted through drama and movement.

Marseillaise relief on the Arc du Triomphe in Paris (François Rude)

ROMANTICISM IN SPAIN

Spanish Romanticism developed later on, towards late the 19th and 20th centuries. In architecture, the Neo-Mudéjar style developed, which imitated the Mudéjar style of the Middle Ages.

Gran Teatro Falla in Cádiz

Bull-rings were also built in this style.

The Monumental in Barcelona

Las Ventas in Madrid

Spanish Romantic painting depicted historical events and popular traditions.

The visit of king Amadeo (Antonio Gisbert)

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