Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism Art Movement Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism

Review Industrial Revolution Unification of Italy and Germany Population growth Factories Working conditions Transportation Unification of Italy and Germany Rise in nationalism

Romanticism Art, literature, and music Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Rebellion against the Industrial Revolution To escape the horrible conditions of society Go back to the “good old days” Bold, bright colors; swelling symphonies, romantic verse To excite emotions Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories of horror

Realism After Romanticism People realized the problems of society were not going away, so they decided to face them head on Show the real problems of society and offer solutions Art reflecting the poor, slaves, problems in society, harsh life in cities

Impressionism Took place in response to the invention of the camera Artists were seen as not needed when the camera was invented In response, artists created a new artistic style to appeal to those who loved art This art was intended to be… What you feel Unrealistic Portray the first fleeting glimpse that the eye catches

Assignment Make your own art work! HAVE FUN!!!! The art work must represent one of the art movements previously discussed. You may write a poem, a short story, or draw a picture. The only requirement is that I must be able to look at your art work and automatically tell what movement is represents. HAVE FUN!!!!