romanticism in art

Reviews the most important aspects of nineteenth-century European Romanticism in music and the other arts, discussing how Frederic Chopin related to other major figures in the movement, how the piano became the most important instrument in the movement, how the period's art songs were inspired, and other related topics.

Wonderfully illustrated book offering the reader a richly detailed exploration of European art in the eighteenth century.

An illustrated introduction to the romantic period of music, looking at life, the arts, and musical life in the romantic era, discussing the characteristics of romantic music, and examining the lives and careers of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, and other famed and lesser-known composers. Includes a study guide with activities, a time line, and composer summary charts.

Profiles paintings by notable artists from the Hudson River School and explores the school's romantic, idealized vision of the American landscape.

Presents a brief overview of the development of Romanticism, its roots and influences on art and literature.

Examines the birth and decline of the romantic movement in art which stretched from the mid-eighteenth century to around 1850, looks at the political and social events that sparked romanticism, and introduces representative artists and works.

Provides an overview of the political, social, and intellectual environment in which Romanticism emerged, introduces some of the poets of the age, identifies representative genres of prose and drama and their authors, looks at Romantic styles in art and music, and discusses the legacy of Romanticism. Includes biographical sketches, documents, and a selected bibliography.