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“Beethoven; Art and Protest in the 1800s” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

  • Listen to one (1) composition (i.e., for a symphony) by Beethoven, a
    transitional figure between classical and romantic music. Identify the
    composition that you listened to, and determine whether you would
    characterize the chosen composition as either the Classical or Romantic
    style of music. Explain the key features that lead you to your
    conclusion. Identify one (1) modern musician who you believe was great
    at one type of music yet pioneered another.
  • Select one (1) example of a literary work or a work of visual art
    from the 1800s—either Romantic or Realist in style—that responds in some
    way to the Industrial Revolution. Identify the work and the artist or
    writer, describe its features and style, and explain the manner in which
    it responds to the Industrial Revolution. Identify one (1) specific
    literary or artistic work of our day that effectively protests a social
    injustice.

Explore:

Beethoven

  • Chapter 27 (pp. 907-914), Beethoven, qualities of the Romantic style
    in music (classical style was on pp. 826-832); review Week 4 “Music
    Folder”
  • The Beethoven-Haus Website at http://www.beethoven-haus-bonn.de/sixcms/detail.ph… (Note: Click on Digital Archives > Works by Ludwig von Beethoven; then find one [1] of his symphonies and listen to a clip.)
  • Beethoven’s Eroica at and


Art Reacting to the Industrial Revolution

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