Valencia: Landscape in 19th Century Arts

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How did the rise of Romanticism influence artistic values and perspectives in contrast to the preceding Illustration era?

It elevated subjective values and positioned nature as a paramount source of inspiration and emotional connection. (correct)
It shifted the focus towards objective, scientific representations of nature, rejecting emotional interpretations.
It maintained the focus on rationalism while incorporating classical mythological themes into landscapes.
It diminished the importance of nature as a subject, emphasizing urban landscapes and industrial scenes.

In what way did Realism, emerging in the second half of the 19th century, diverge from Romanticism in its approach to landscape depiction?

Realism aimed to provide detailed and objective descriptions of natural elements, moving away from sentimental or idealized portrayals. (correct)
Realism sought to depict the grandeur and sublimity of nature, exaggerating natural features to evoke emotional responses.
Realism continued the Romantic tradition of imbuing landscapes with personal emotions and subjective interpretations.
Realism abandoned natural landscapes, focusing instead on portraiture and historical subjects.

How did Modernism, at the end of the 19th century, transform the relationship between nature and artistic expression, particularly in urban environments?

Modernism integrated nature as a source of inspiration into architectural and decorative elements within the city, transcending conventional boundaries. (correct)
Modernism sought to replicate natural landscapes within urban settings, primarily through large-scale parks and gardens.
Modernism rejected nature as a source of inspiration, embracing purely abstract forms and geometric designs.
Modernism confined natural elements to traditional canvases, avoiding integration with architecture or urban design.

Considering the evolution of landscape art in 19th-century Valencia, how might an artist's personal sentiment influence their portrayal of a Valencian orange grove during the Romantic period?

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If an architect working in Valencia during the Modernist movement seeks to incorporate natural elements into a building design, which approach would be most aligned with the artistic values of the time?

<p>Designing the building with decorative motifs inspired by local flora and fauna, integrating these elements into the structure's form and function. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Romanticism

A movement that valued subjectivity and emotion, arising in response to the Enlightenment, which focused on reason.

Nature in Romanticism

During Romanticism, nature was handled a lot in compositions, where the authors connected emotionally with the landscapes.

Realism

A movement that sought to depict subjects as they appear in third person objective reality.

Romantic Elements in Landscape

Romantic concepts continued, showcasing large landscapes that served as inspiration for creative individuals.

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Modernism & Nature

A late 19th-century movement that drew inspiration from nature, influencing art and architecture, with nature displayed in city architectural elements.

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Study Notes

Valencia: The Landscape in the Arts of the 19th Century
During this century, the aesthetics of nature appear in works produced in different movements.
Artists were not interested or present in all movements.
Different perspectives were approached over time through different approaches.

The Beginning of the Century

At the beginning of the century, romanticism arose as a counterpoint to illustration.
Nature became a supreme value, sought as a refuge in solitary scenarios.
Solitary scenarios and myths of beauty were highlighted.

Renaissance Influence

The Renaissance, influenced by the Mov-Rom movement, treated nature as a main subject.
Authors identified sentimentally with landscapes.
Cultural excursions to the mountains became a theme.

Second Half of the Century

From the second half of the century, realism began to dominate.
Aesthetics begin to be replaced little by little.
Long descriptions of natural objects become constant inspiration in painting
Mountain motifs became recurrent.

End of the Century

At the end of the century, modernism became a movement that transgresses nature.
Nature began to feel present in the city
Architecture began to possess symbolic and decorative elements
Buildings acquired artistic and architectural relevance.