In today’s lecture (virtual), we wrapped up the discussion of Neoclassicism with a discussion of The Death of Marat before shifting to a discussion of Romanticism. This period showed a very clear shift in ideals from Neoclassicism, focusing more on capturing the intensity of the art than showing a moral message. This is clear in many of the works discussed in the lecture, like Géricault’s Charging Chasseur and The Raft of the Medusa. This painting clearly emulates this period, making a social commentary while also showing an incredibly intense scene that greatly impacts the viewer of the art.