Romanticism

Taschen Basic Genre

by Norbert Wolf

Harmony between man and nature In a revolt against Rationalism, Romanticism was characterized by a return to nature and belief in the goodness of humanity, with the artist considered to be a profoundly individual creator. Beginning in the early 19th century, Romantic ideals developed largely in opposition to entrenchment in the traditions of Greco-Roman antiquity, and advocated an open-ended and progressive?that is, modern?view of the age. Yet Romantic artists, searching perhaps for unattainable ideals, also turned back to the late medieval and Renaissance periods for nostalgic themes from the Judeo-Christian heritage; with the aid of these themes, they believed that a politically and intellectually enlightened utopia could be achieved. Romantic styles and subjects varied widely throughout Europe and America, ranging from tranquil contemplative scenes to spectacularly staged events, and it is precisely this diversity that lends Romantic art its fascination and lasting influence. Artists featured among Albert Bierstadt, George Bingham, William Blake, Carl Gustave Carus, Frederic Edwin Church, Thomas Cole, John Constable, Peter von Cornelius, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Eug?ne Delacroix, Carl Philipp Fohr, Caspar David Friedrich, Henry Fuseli, Fran?ois G?rard, Th?odore G?ricault, Francisco Jos? de Goya, Antoine-Jean Gros, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Friedrich Overbeck, Franz Pforr, Pierre-Paul Prudhon, Ludwig Richter, Carl Rottmann, Philipp Otto Runge, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Carl Spitzweg, William Turner

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Visual Art, Art History

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Norbert Wolf is an art historian and author based in Munich. He has published several books with Prestel, including "Art Nouveau", "Art Deco", "Impressionism", "Spanish Painting", and "The Golden Age of Dutch and Flemish Painting", as well as monographs on Albrecht Dürer and Titian.

Reviews

[Noah Goats · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you collect art books it’s hard to beat the bang for your buck that you get from these Taschen editions. This volume on Romanticism is very nice with many crisp, clear, colorful prints of beautiful artworks. Norbert Wolf’s introduction to the genre, short biographical sketches of the artists and brief analyses of the works are all helpfully instructive. I really enjoyed the two or three hours I spent with this book.

[Chris S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great art, dry writing.

[Miltiadis Michalopoulos · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book and a fascinated read. Norbert Wolf is an expert of art history and his style is informative and compelling. I learned a lot about the origins of romanticism (from the 18th century!). There is a collection of numerous representatives and the reader gets familiar with this important movement in the history of painting. Highly recommended!

[Артур · Rating 2 out of 5]

Такие красивые картины и такой скучный, академически выспренный текст. Неклево.
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[marin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the artwork. Hate the writing (super boring😬)

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Lots of information - just a shame that not all the pictures were as bright as they could have been.