revolutions in the arts section 4 ch.24. romanticism ● enlightenment: ● focused on reason and...
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Key elements of Romanticism ● Inner feelings, thoughts, emotions, and imagination. ● Focused on the mysterious, the supernatural, and the exotic, grotesque, or horrifying. ● Idealized the past ● Glorified heroes and heroic actionsTRANSCRIPT
Romanticism● Enlightenment:
● focused on reason and orderliness in society and nature
● Romanticism● Turned from reason to emotion● Turned from society to nature● turned away from order
Key elements of Romanticism● Inner feelings, thoughts, emotions, and imagination.● Focused on the mysterious, the supernatural, and
the exotic, grotesque, or horrifying.● Idealized the past● Glorified heroes and heroic actions
Romanticism in Literature● Poetry was seen as the highest form of expression.● Viewed nature as a source of truth and beauty.● Rebellious heroes were celebrated.
Gothic Novels● Filled with violent,
fearful, and supernatural events.
● Ex. Mary Shelley- Frankenstein
Romanticism in Music● Music celebrated
heroism and national pride.
● Ludwig van Beethoven was the most famous romantic composer.
Realism● Art moved from romanticism to realism because of
rapid industrialization.● The overcrowding of cities and filthy working
conditions made romanticism seem too unreal.● Realism was to try and show life how it really was.
Realist novels● Common themes were wealth and power.● Focus was on the poor working class and their
struggle within society.● Famous writers of the time include Emile Zola of
France and Charles Dickens of Britain.
Impressionism● This movement in painting was a reaction to realism.● impressionist painters sought to show their
impression of a subject or a moment in time. ● Famous painters Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and
Pierre-Auguste Renoir.