ARTH 102 - Romanticism Flash Cards

 
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The Raft of the Medusa Theodore Gericault, 1818-1819, French, Romanticism. Based on historical event where high officials left lower ranking officers to die on ship. Statement on authority's attitude towards common people, and comments on wrongness of European colonization. Scene is intense and chaotic, but is in a logical X-shaped composition. Historically accurate. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:37 GMT view revision history
Napoleon in the Pesthouse at Jaffa, 11 March 1799 Antoine-Jean Gros, 1804, French, Romanticism. Propaganda piece -- Napoleon wanted to poison sick soldiers and got a bad rep. He is caring for soldiers in picture. Brings Christ to mind. Also reflects European interest in exotic lands. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:36 GMT view revision history
Abbey in the Oak Forest Caspar David Friedrich, 1809-1810, German, Romanticism. Deals with sublime -- greater powers are beyond our control or comprehension. Remains of an abbey represent this theme; monks carry a coffin. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:36 GMT view revision history
The Slave Ship Joseph Mallard William Turner, British, 1840, Romanticism. Nightmarish quality, sun appears to burn sky. People are thrown overboard to carnivorous fish -- based on historical event where slave driver killed sick slaves for insurance money. Represents how nature and humanity are equally cruel. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:36 GMT view revision history
Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows John Constable, British, 1829-1834, Romanticism. Painted shortly after his wife's death. Shows a rainbow over a cathedral, gradually getting lighter from gloominess. Represents his coping process. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:36 GMT view revision history
The Third of May, 1808 Francisco Goya, Spanish, 1814, Romanticism. Depicts war between France and Spain. Spanish man about to be executed has Christ-like glow. French soldiers' faces can't be seen. Used in protests frequently. 0 CFraissi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:01:36 GMT view revision history

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