ROMANTICISM v. REALISM

ROMANTICISM v. REALISM

Your assignment will take you on an exploration of both the Romanticism and Realism art movements. Your task will be to explore 2 different categories (Literature, Painting and/or Music) and compare them to each other. Whatever category you choose, you will need to find art pieces that capture the true essence of each movement. Your blog posts should include a link to a picture, writing or music so that the reader may examine your comparison on their own. In addition, you will need to complete the writing task found below. Any questions or concerns please email me or see me during school next week.

** You may want to use some of the highlighted Artists from the textbook (C21-C22). You are free to find explore other artists as well. It would be in everyone’s best interest to not duplicate the work of the same artist. Since we only have 5 students in class, this should not be a problem at all.

****CHOOSE 2 of 3 and complete each required task****

I.                    LITERATURE – PAINTING - MUSIC

a.       Journal entry must include answers to each question

                                                              i.      What was the brief background of the artist? What was their inspiration for                                        the piece?

                                                            ii.      What main characteristics of Romanticism/Realism are displayed in each                                            artistic piece? Explain. 

                                                          iii.      What is each piece about? What “story” is each trying to tell?

                                                           iv.      How each make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.

                                                             v.      How did each piece reflect the “mood” of Europe during the time?

·         Each journal entry needs to be a minimum of 1 paragraph, no more than 2 paragraphs,            
      and have all Romanticism/Realism facts/characteristics underlined.

·         Provide a link to each art piece for further analysis (viewing or listening)

·         When ready, you should make 2 separate posts.

·         Commenting on someone’s blog is not required, but encouraged.

·         You may not repeat the information on someone’s previous post.

·         This entire assignment will be due by Feb. 11^th  (Prior to C22 Exam)

·         This content will not be given any class time next week.

***  Plan your time accordingly as there will be an additional assignment posted on the website in regards to this chapter.