Nineteenth-century art encompasses a diverse range of styles and movements, reflecting the social and political changes of the time. Key movements include Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and nature, and Realism, which focused on everyday life and ordinary people. Artists like Eugène Delacroix and Gustave Courbet were influential in shaping these movements. The century also saw the rise of Impressionism, characterized by loose brushwork and an emphasis on light and color, with artists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas leading the way. Additionally, the period included the emergence of Post-Impressionism, where artists like Vincent van Gogh explored more personal and symbolic expressions in their work.