Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 Episode 10
Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages
Returning Series
25 min
8.6/10 Votes: 706
Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles. First, we visit Europe's great cities with their stately Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes. Meanwhile, the Revolution has unleashed a call for freedom, both political and personal. We see dramatic Romantic canvases depicting extreme emotions and awesome Nature, and tour dreamy castles — virtual theme parks of Romanticism.