1. 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

2. ARCHITECTURE Love of fantastic or exotic
Creating a dream world through ideas of the past
Popular time periods include Medieval, Renaissance, & Gothic.
EXAMPLE:
Renaissance lines of the façade
St. Peter’s Basilica
26 statues as adornments
Train station-Reynard’s Gare du Nord in Paris

3. TECHNOLOGY 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

4. 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
Nationalism is a fundamental element in much Romantic work. Discuss and explain 3 examples from different media.
Romantic architecture looked back to a variety of previous styles for inspiration. Select, discuss, and explain 2 examples that were inspired by different styles.
Technology began to have significant impact on art during the 19th century. Discuss and explain 2 specific examples of technological influence on artistic efforts.
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.
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