Premisele apariţiei artei moderne în România. Partea I. De la primitivi la paşoptişti
The Premises for the Beginning of Modern Art in Romania. Part I. From the Primitive Society to Revolutionary Artists of the 19th Century

Summary/Abstract: The first signs of the changes in the Romanian medieval art began in the late 18 th century and can be materialized by paying more and more importance to the lay character. The 19th century was characterized, since its beginning, by the presence of the easel painting technique, having its origins in the Western culture and it will play, by itself, a different role in contrast with the traditional art painting. For this reason, the entire painting technique of the time, regardless the themes-the portrait, the allegory, historical or specific manner – will capture the changes experienced by the Romanian society for almost a century. In the same way, the social status of the artist suffered a series of transformations which will influence as well the creative art (their artistic output). The connection of the Romanian painting technique with the contemporary European art was fulfilled at a rapid pace, including a generation of foreign painters settled in the Romanian countries, setting up belle art courses and art exhibitions Also, in the late 19th century appeared the first Romanian painters graduating foreign universities. This article tries to summarize the very methamorfosis of art and the artistic world, not only by explaining the transition from tradition to modernity, but also by selecting and analysing the works which have made it possible.

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