Transcript Essay Prep- Partner Work

Romanticism
NATIONALISM:
 Greek struggle for independence
 Unification of Italy & Germany
 Revolutionary uprisings (France *, America)
EXAMPLE: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (301)
 Societal injustice>>Jean Valjean
 Revolutionary uprisings>>barricades
ARCHITECTURE
Love of fantastic or exotic
 Creating a dream world through ideas of the past
 Popular time periods include Medieval, Renaissance, &
Gothic.
EXAMPLE: Train station-Reynard’s Gare du Nord in Paris
 Renaissance lines of the façade
 St. Peter’s Basilica
 26 statues as adornments
TECHNOLOGY
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European industry (factories, textiles)
Railroad
Pasteurization
Photography (daguerreotype)
Evolution
EXAMPLE:
Turner’s Rain, Steam, & Speed
 Nature is muddled
 Light color & movement
 Cosmic union of elements
MUSIC
 Objectives: nationalism & emotion
 Styles: legends, myths & heroes> Nationalism
transcribed stories> Emotion
EXAMPLE: Moussorgsky’s opera Boris Godunov
 Russian folk songs
 Religious music
 Tsar Godunov’s ride to power
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GROUP WORK
A. Nationalism is a fundamental element in much Romantic
work. Discuss and explain 3 examples from different
media.
B. Romantic architecture looked back to a variety of
previous styles for inspiration. Select, discuss, and
explain 2 examples that were inspired by different styles.
C. Technology began to have significant impact on art
during the 19th century. Discuss and explain 2 specific
examples of technological influence on artistic efforts.
D. Opera is a major art form during the 19th century,
reaching its highest point in the works of Verdi &
Wagner. Select one work from each and explain how
the work is typical of the style and objectives of the
composer.
** INCLUDE PAGE #S FOR EACH EXAMPLE**