Romanticism in Art
No Class on April 3rd
March 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
On-Campus – Friday 10:10 am – 11:50 am
Romanticism was a global art movement in reaction to a changing world. The painters were passionate, emotional and nostalgic for the past. Their inspiration was the power and beauty of nature plus the stories of chivalry from the Middle Ages. Each week we examine different groups of artists, focusing on palette, narrative, technique, inspiration and influence. European Romantic art within each country is specific to the artist, such as Goya, Friderich, Delacroix, Turner, Constable, Fuseli and Bierstadt. Learn how to distinguish each group of artists, and gain a greater understanding of the Romantic movement. Includes previously covered materials.
- Week 1: Overview of Romantic Movement
- Week 2: British Romantics
- Week 3: German Romantics
- Week 4: French Romantics
- Week 5: Evolution of Colonial American art
- Week 6: Influence of British and Anglo/American artists on America
- Week 7: Why the French dominated 19th century art scene
- Week 8: Wrap up
Darby Cartun earned a BS from Syracuse University and an MAT from Sacred Heart University. She is a passionate lover of the arts with a desire to share ideas and theories. Darby is also the founder of the program Museum Comes to You, which serves senior centers, men’s and women’s groups and assisted living residences in Connecticut and New York. After 20 years of broadcasting, she retired from her radio talk show, Darby and Friends. She is currently developing podcasts.