Romanticism Flashcards
What were some key features of romanticism?
- Expressive emotions
- Passionate
- Dramatic
- Freedom
- Creativity
What is romanticism?
The birth of new ideas about children, nature, education, sex and love in the 1750s
What were 3 key ideas in romanticism?
Society corrupts us
Man vs. Nature
People have the power
What were some products of romanticism?
Paintings, poems, music
Romanticism provides a contrast between realism and …
Idealism
When was the romantic period?
Mid 18th century
1750
What are 4 key characteristics of romanticism?
- Interest in the common man and childhood
- Strong senses, emotions and feelings
- Awe of nature
- Importance of imagination
Explain the romantic characteristic of:
Interest in the common man and childhood
The Romantics believed in the natural goodness of human beings which is hindered by the urban life of civilisation.
Explain the romantic characteristic of:
Awe of nature
The Romantics stressed the beauty and power of nature over man. They disliked industrialisation and its impact on the landscape
Explain the romantic characteristic of:
Importance of imagination
The Romantics highlighted the healing power of the imagination, because they truly believed that it could enable people to transcend their troubles and their circumstances
Explain the romantic characteristic of:
Strong feelings, senses and emotions
The Romantics believed that knowledge is gained through intuition rather than deduction
What was the context of the Romantic movement?
Changes across Europe such as French, Napoleonic Wars and American Revolution
What did the Romantic poets NOT want to do? Why?
Conform to capitalism due to the belief that money = power and status
Romantics believed ….
People had the power
Context for Romanticism: Name some key points…
Wanted independence
No social hierarchy/ not disparity of wealth
People had the power
