Week #2-- Diana Herrera-- Romanticism Around Me

 Romanticism was an art movement that glorified nature and added emphasis on emotions. I think this image I found truly reflects those things. The people in the painting seem so lively and cheerful. A celebration is taking place. I find this painting to be inspiring in so many ways. The people carry this fluid energy of happiness and I am able to see that in the way their bodies are captured. The curves and shadows define their dancing bodies and happy faces as they bathe in the sunlight. In the distance there are massive trees that add that element serenity and appreciation of mother earth.  I find myself to be in complete awe of the color tones and shadows in romanticism art. The nature and people are portrayed with such intricate details. Nature is depicted in beautiful masses that bring serenity to me. 

 

 

This painting inspires me as a designer by the way the light defines the humans, trees, and building. When I walk around campus in the evenings, I am able to get a real-life glimpse of something similar to Romanticism art. The rich amber sun likes to hit the massive trees and wash over the landscape of grass with groups of friends. I can see the fluid happiness and tranquility in these views I get to see on my walks. On today’s walk, I took this picture that I feel relates strongly to this topic. Just as the trees were depicted in this painting, the trees in my personal image evoke the same feelings in me. The warm light shines through them bringing them to life. Their leaves sing in the sunshine and I can hear them. When I passed these beautiful massive trees, I was able to feel the same way the people in the painting felt: full of life.