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ARTH 102 - Romanticism

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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