Romanticism
“Romanticism” by Hugh Honour, published by Penguin in 1981, offers an in-depth exploration of the artistic movement that emerged from the late 1790s to the mid-nineteenth century. This edition spans 415 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the complexities of Romanticism, emphasizing that it cannot be easily defined by a singular style or representative artwork. Instead, it highlights the movement’s focus on the artist’s sensibility, spontaneity, and originality, asserting that each piece must reflect the unique experiences of the creator.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the ideals and aims that shaped Romanticism, as well as insights into how these principles influenced various forms of art. The text delves into the significance of individual expression within the movement, illustrating how the Romantics valued the distinctiveness of each work. With its emphasis on crafts, hobbies, and art, this edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in understanding the nuances of this pivotal period in artistic history.
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“Romanticism, as an artistic movement dating roughly from the late 1790s to the mid nineteenth century, defies definition in simple terms: there is no ‘Romantic style’ comparable to the Baroque or Rococo, nor is there any single work of art that typifies the aims and ideals of the period. The Romantics, however, characterized themselves by placing supreme value in the artist’s sensibility, spontaneity and orginality, holding that each work of art, if it is to express the artist’s individual experience of life, must of necessity be unique in form and language.”–BOOK COVER.
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