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4) Romanticism
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 11 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Examines the art of romanticism and the artistic freedom it gave to future generations of artists."--From source other than the Library of Congress
6) Romanticism
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
[1979]
Lexile measure
1490L
Language
English
Description
'This stylish and erudite thematic study of the influence Romanticism exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts is the companion volume to Honour's equally valuable New-classicism.... The text is supported by a useful selection of illustrations.... Excellent footnotes and a good index.
Author
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"Intimately tied to the tenets of the Enlightenment, Romanticism arose as a sort of reaction to that trend, most noticeably in the arts. The movement, which originated in Europe in the late 18th century and lasted until the mid- 19th century, focused on emotion, imagination, an attachment to nature, nostalgia, and spirituality. The art, music and literature produced by that period have been some of history's most influential, and the tenets of the...
Series
Publisher
Milestone Film & Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Restoration of "The dragon painter", full-length 1919 feature in which Hayakawa plays Tatsu, a wild youth living in the mountain forests of Japan, spending all his time painting. Although Tatsu creates beautiful art, local villagers believe that he is insane, as he claims that he has a beloved princess fiancee who has been turned into a dragon. When an renowned-but-aging artist hears of the young hermit's talent , Tatsu is brought to civilization...
Series
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How many of us can connect the dots of influences and inspiration...
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their qualities of uniqueness, impact, and emotional and intellectual...