The Humanistic Tradition, Book 5: Romanticism, Realism, and the Nineteenth-Century World

by Gloria K. Fiero

The penultimate volume in this series chronicles the move towards modernism, covering the arts, politics, and philosophy from the end of the 1700s to the dawn of the twentieth century. Using literary and musical excerpts to illuminate discussions, Fiero addresses important events and discoveries of the nineteenth century world. Volume five begins with the art and literature of the Romantic era, and concludes with coverage of the shifting aesthetics of the late nineteenth century. As in previous volumes, Volume Five includes a range of vivid illustrations and images throughout the text to enhance the material.

Genres: Humanities, History, Collections, Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just a brilliant book for the humanities, incorporating art, literature, music, dance . . . I read it for art history and am about to move onto the next in the series. I want to read all the ones previous to this, too. Just a marvelous overview, never boring - not too much information but also not so little that I feel undereducated for confused.

[Tisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read these for my Art Appreciation class is College and have since gone back many times to review in more depth since than. Great summary of art history during specific time periods.

[Tandaica · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good book

[Nicky · Rating 2 out of 5]

See my review for Book 4 of this series for criticism.