Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Two defining 18th–19th century art movements, often in direct dialogue:
| Aspect | Neoclassicism (c. 1760–1830) | Romanticism (c. 1780–1850) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Ideal | Reason, Order, Harmony, Virtue | Emotion, Imagination, Individualism, Sublime |
| Inspiration | Ancient Greece & Rome (archaeology, Winckelmann) | Nature, Medieval past, Exotic/Oriental, Folk culture, Inner psyche |
| Subject Matter | History, Myth, Allegory, Civic virtue (David's Oath of Horatii) | Nature's power, Heroic individual, Supernatural, Melancholy, Revolution (Géricault's Raft of Medusa, Delacroix's Liberty Leading) |
| Style | Clean lines, smooth finish, balanced composition, restrained palette | Dynamic brushwork, dramatic light/chiaroscuro, rich color, asymmetry, turbulence |
| Emotion | Controlled, didactic, noble stoicism | Intense, passionate, awe, terror, longing, nostalgia |
| Key Figures | David, Ingres, Canova, Mengs, Stuart, Soane (arch) | Goya, Delacroix, Géricault, Turner, Constable, Friedrich, Blake, Hugo, Beethoven (music) |
Neoclassicism → Academic art, Empire style, foundations of modern museums. Romanticism → Realism, Symbolism, Expressionism, modern individualism. Both shape visual culture today.