Victorian Era

Victorian (1837-1901)

The second half of the 19th century has been called the positive age and one of the most fascinating periods in our history. It has been an age of faith in the positive consequences of what can be achieved through the close observation of the natural and human realms. The spirit of 19th century England could be personified through Queen Victoria and it is known as the Victorian era. It is covering the eclectic period of 64-year reign of Queen Victoria 1837 to 1901

Victorian art’s vibrant colours represented the high society of the picture of the picture of England which was shaped by the 64 year reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century. Queen Victoria’s reign saw great expansion of the British Empire, which led to a high level of prosperity and social and fashion finery that was recorded in bright, emotional colour. Though the Victorian era of art began with a return to classic realism, which was popular during the height of ancient Roman and Greek societies, the many technological advances made during that time caused changes in the way scientists, artists and the public viewed art and aesthetics.

Time frame

Victorian art is a name derived from the time period and encompasses the style of art that were produced during the Victorian era, a period identified as the time of Queen Victoria’s reign. When the British Empire was most powerful.

Types

Movements of art covered during the Victorian period include the classicism era, followed by the neoclassicism movement and includes impressionism and post-impressionism as well. As a result, the Victorian art period began focused on a realism-centric style used in ancient Greek and Roman pieces. The classicism period then went through a series of influences which brought in the use of brighter colours and more emotional strokes, which replaced an attention to realistic detail in shadow and form, leading to the post-impressionism which ended the era of Queen Victoria’s reign.

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