The Romantic Revolution by Tim Blanning
In the early 19th century, a cultural revolution took place which rocked the world. Spearheaded by such figures as Byron, Wordsworth, Wagner, Liszt, Goya and Turner, they sought to challenge all the existing artistic rules.
The Romantics stressed individual expression, dismissed the idea that artists should be tied to powerful patrons and initiated the worship of art and artists that continues to the present day. The Romantic Revolution seeks to provide an introduction as to the reasons why this cultural shift happened and how it can be said to have created the cultural truths that are still adhered to today.
In a little under 200 pages,Tim Blanning has produced an accessible work which not only stimulates the imagination but highlights the efforts and achievements of some of the most notable artists of all time.
