B8: Neoclassicism & Romanticism: Art of the Early 19th Century


Start date: October 29, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Zoom

Category: WISE Class

Event Summary:

This is a five-week class that will meet online via Zoom; meeting dates are Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3

Event Description


Class dates: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3 (5 weeks)

Class time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Online (via Zoom)

The political turbulence in Europe between the French Revolution of 1789 and the Revolutions of 1848-9 across Europe saw great changes in art, sculpture, and architecture. We will compare and contrast the Neoclassical styles of David and Ingres and the Romantic paintings of Gericault and Delacroix. We will also explore the work of Blake and Turner in England, the work of Friedrich in Germany, and Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand in America.

Instructor: Martha Chiarchiaro has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her master’s degree in the History of Art from Williams College and has taught a variety of art history classes at the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester State University, WISE, and other cultural organizations. As noted on her  Seeing History  website, Martha's specialty presentations related to specific periods, artists, and activities provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art.