ARTH 559(S) Romanticism: Visual Art and Culture in Europe, 1780-1848
This course examines the development and impact of Romanticism in Europe, c. 1780-1848. With special attention to the visual arts but considering a wide variety of literary, philosophical and musical material, it will explore the crucial but much disputed concept and phenomenon of Romanticism. What was it and when was it? How did it relate to political and social upheavals of the period? How did it transform artistic priorities and cultural identities in the early nineteenth century? Why does it remain significant to understanding art practice today? The course will exploit the resources of the Clark's painting and graphic arts collections (Delacroix, Gericault, Goya, Corot, etc.) as well as material in the Chapin Library (Blake), and trips will be likely to collections further afield (New York and/or Boston).
Format: seminar. Students will be assessed by a short written assignment and a 30-minute presentation which will be presented in revised written form at the end of the semester.
Hour: LEDBURY