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"I
must again repeat the necessity of keeping one's mind open to that
external nature with which we are surrounded, for few there are
who seem to be aware of the beauty of the paradise in which we are
placed. We exist but in a landscape and we are the creatures of
a landscape..." -John Constable, London 1833
 Constable
English
Romantic Landscape Painting
Romantic English Landscape Painting was at itŐs height during the
first two decades of the nineteenth century, but has been noted
as early as 1782, with the work of Thomas Jones(link to thumbnail
paintings)
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The main
principle behind this genre, was that of the "truest"
representation of the landscape itself. John Constable
, along with other landscape artist, held a special place
for the beauty of nature, they believed that man was only
a part of the landscape, not itŐs essential feature.
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Venice the arsenal
Tuner
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The Art and its Terms
-Picturesque
-Sublime
The Genre was defined by these tems that empasized it's
naturalistic qualities and romantic textures.
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One
of the most prominent schools of art associated with the romantic
landscape movement is the Norwich School. The Norwich Society
of Artists was founded by landscape artist John Crome, in 1803.
He was joined by John Sell Cotman in 1897, and they co-headed
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The Romantic
Movement
Romanticism
The romantic style in art existed primarily during the late
1700Ős and early 1800Ős, and its influence still exists
in many art forms of today. It was not only a movement that
affected the art world, but also the spheres of literature,
music and architecture. Romanticism emphasized passion and
imagination, rather then logic and reason. It can be viewed
as a direct response to the time it existed in, the passion
and imagination of Romanticism is the completely opposite
of the newly industrialized cities, and utilitarian ideals
held by many Londoners of the time.
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The role
of Industrialism The rise of industrialism during the 18th
century had a huge influence on the art of the Romantic Landscape
painters in England during that period. This genre embraced
the beauty of nature that had been so displaced and destroyed
by the construction of the industrialized city. Artist like
J.M.W. Tuner included the urban city in many his landscapes,
but only as a muted background that was muted by the majestic
beauty of the nature in the foreground. The Landscape genre
can be viewed as a reaction to the chaos, crowding and filth
of the newly industrialized city of London.
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The
Artists
Turner
Constable
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