Romantic 1798-1870

Question 1

Algemeen

Answer 1

• artists presented themselves against the social and political norms of the preceding period
• rejected reason, material wealth and scientific knowledge
• interest in feelings, imagination and spiritual growth
• people used emotions rather than logic to base their opinions

Question 2

Characteristics

Answer 2

• focus on the power of nature
  > living close to nature was regarded to be a form of an ideal life
• the present is often seen as dissapointing

Question 3

Characteristics 2