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ROMANTIC MUSIC refers to Western music composed in ANTONIO CANOVA was a prolific Italian artist and sculptor
the late 18th century to the 19th century. who became famous for his marble sculptures that
delicately rendered nude flesh.
ROMANTIC PERIOD is described as a cultural movement
that stressed emotion, imagination, individualism and BERTEL THORVALDSEN was the first internationally
freedom of expression. acclaimed Danish artist. He executed sculptures of
mythological and religious themes characters.
NATIONALISM was also incorporated in the music of the
Romantic period. ROMANTICISM was a movement in which the artists of
Neoclassical period sought to break new ground in the
NICCOLO PAGANINI. Became the most famous violin expression of emotion, both subtle and stormy. It
virtuoso in the world. His fame came the rumors about his embraced a number of distinctive themes, such as a
amazing violin skills that was said to be a gift from the devil longing for history, supernatural elements, social injustices,
and that he sold his soul in exchange for those skills. and nature.
PIANO MUSIC of the Romantic period was filled with JEAN LOUIS THÉODORE GÉRICAULT was the first French
innovations. Most of the compositions require a high level master and the leader of the French realistic school. His
of virtuosity. masterpieces were energetic, powerful, brilliantly colored,
and tightly composed.
FREDERIC CHOPIN was known as the “Poet of the Piano”.
He wrote almost exclusively for piano. EUGÈNE DELACROIX was considered the greatest French
Romantic painter of all. He achieved brilliant visual effects
The best word that describes the works of FRANZ LISZT is using small, adjacent strokes of contrasting color.
“virtuosity”. He was known for his symphonic poems where
he translated great literary works into musical ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE was the most famous animal
compositions. sculptor of all time. He studied the anatomy of his subjects
by sketching residents of the Paris zoo.
One of the famous Romantic composers that beautifully
combined music and words is ROBERT SCHUMANN. He was CHARACTERISTICS OF NEOCLASSICISM
a composer and music critic. - portrayal of Roman history
- formal composition
PROGRAM MUSIC is an instrumental composition that - the use of diagonals to show the peak of an emotion or
conveys images or scenes to tell a short story without text moment (versus a regular moment)
or lyrics. It entices the imagination of the listener. - local color
- overall lighting
HECTOR BERLIOZ. Learned to play guitar and flute but - classic geo-structure
never became skilled in a specific musical instrument. One
of his famous musical compositions is a five movement CHARACTERISTICS OF ROMANTICISM
symphony called “Symphonie Fantastique”. - shows the height of action
- emotional extremes
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY. He was known for his ballet - celebrated nature as out of control
music. He rebelled and began to study music at the - dramatic compositions
conservatory also in St. Petersburg. - heightened sensation (life and death moments)
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