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Revolutions in the Arts
A. The Ideas of Romanticism 1. Romanticism
focus on nature, emotion
individuality. 2. Romanticism was linked to
folk traditions and nationalism.

B. Romanticism in the Arts 1. Poetry, music,
and painting were art forms best suited to
romanticism.
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Revolutions in the Arts continued
C. Realism 1. Realismart style attempting to
depict life accurately. 2. Paintings and
novels in this style show the working class.
D. Writers Study Society 1. Charles Dickens,
realist author, writes about society and
social classes. 2. Some realist literature
sparks reforms in working conditions.
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E. A New Movement 1. Impressionismart style
that tries to capture precise points in
time and the perceptions of the human
eye. 2. Impressionists like Claude Monet portray
life of rising middle class. 3.
Impressionist composers use music to
create mental pictures.
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The Artistic Movements recap
Romanticism Emotion was a key element of
romanticism. The movement emphasized inner
feelings turbulent emotions and nature.
Realism Displayed everyday life just as it was,
without making it pretty or trying to tell a
moralistic story.
Impressionism Wanted to record the perceptions of
the human eye rather than physical reality. This
movement was a reaction against realism.
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Interpreting Artistic Examples
Directions For each of the following examples,
determine which of the three artistic styles is
represented. In the space provided, support your
response with an explanation based on the
characteristics of each style.
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Image 1
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Realism
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Image 2
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Impressionism
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Image 3
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Realism
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Image 4
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Romanticism
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Image 5
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Impressionism
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Image 6
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Romanticism
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Image 7
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Realism
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Image 8
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Romanticism
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Image 9
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Impressionism
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The Artistic Movements
DIRECTIONS 1. Select a work of art from each of
the (3) artistic movements we are studying.
2. Provide information about the piece. (date,
history)
3. Explain how the piece you selected represents
the movement it depicts. List and explain the
reasons.
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continued The Romantic Movement
Composers Emphasize Emotion Ludwig van Beethoven
a composer of the Romantic Period.
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The Artistic Movements
Time to be Creative! DIRECTIONS 1. Create
either a Romantic, Realist or Impressionist work
of art. This can be a drawing a
short story (fiction or non-fiction) a
poem
2. On the back identify and explain the specific
aspects of your work that make it fit the
artistic style you have selected.
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