"Nazarene movement" 的定义和意义

What is the "Nazarene movement"?

The Nazarene movement was an early 19th-century group of German artists who aimed to bring back the purity and spirituality of medieval and early Renaissance art. Started in 1809 by Johann Friedrich Overbeck and Franz Pforr, the movement was a reaction against the academic and classical styles of the time, which were focused on formal techniques and extremely perfect shapes. The Nazarene movement aimed to fill art with religious dedication and moral values, often getting inspiration from Christian themes and biblical stories. They emphasized simple, clear lines and going back to the styles and techniques of early masters like Giotto and Raphael. The movement had an important role in influencing later religious art and in encouraging a more spiritual approach to artistic creation.