Biedermeier movement

DEFINITION

Arising in the early 19th century in the German states, Austrian empire and Denmark, it was a reaction of simplicity among fine artists and their collectors against the prevalent lavish expressions of Rococo and Neo-Classical styles. Representative artists included Europeans Eduard Gaertner and Jakob Alt. Source: Franz Schulze, 'Biedermeier Unbound', "Art in America", 12/2006