Romantic Realism - Romanticism

• When did Romanticism emerge?


  In the late 18th century
• During which period did Romanticism peak?

  During the first half of the 19th century
• What did Romanticism react against?


  It reacted against rationalism, formalism, and the ideals of the Enlightenment and Neoclassicism
• What aspects of human experience did Romanticism celebrate?


  It celebrated the emotional, imaginative, and individual aspects
• What are the key characteristics of Romanticism?


  • Emerged in the late 18th century
  • Peaked in the first half of the 19th century
  • Reaction against rationalism and formalism
  • Celebration of emotional and imaginative experiences
  • Emphasis on individualism
• When did Romanticism begin in Europe?


  Late 18th Century
• What was the peak period of Romanticism?


  1800 to 1850
• Who were prominent early figures in Romanticism?

  William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge
• How did Romanticism influence various fields?


  It spread across literature, art, music, and philosophy
• Which generation of artists and writers was influenced by Romanticism?

  A generation including Charles Dickens
• What are the key characteristics of the Romanticism movement?


  • Emphasis on emotion and individualism
  • Celebration of nature and the sublime
  • Interest in the past and the supernatural
  • Focus on personal experience and imagination
• What cultural period did the Romantics value for its sense of mystery and spirituality?


  Medieval culture
• Why did the Pre-Raphaelites reject Renaissance classicism?


  They favored earlier, symbolic medieval styles
• How does Romanticism differ from Neoclassicism in its artistic ideals?


  Romanticism emphasized spontaneity and personal emotion, while Neoclassicism idolized reason, order, and harmony
• What does the term 'mimesis' refer to in classical art?


  Imitation
• What did Romantic art celebrate in contrast to classical art?


  Original creation and the expression of the artist’s inner vision
• How did Romanticism react against the Enlightenment's principles?


  It valued intuition, emotion, and subjective experience over reason and objectivity
• What belief did Romantics hold regarding the nature of truth?


  They believed that not all truths could be grasped through logic alone
• What group within the Romantic movement is specifically mentioned in relation to medieval culture?

  The Pre-Raphaelites
• What significant shift did Romanticism represent in artistic expression?


  A shift from imitation to the emphasis on personal emotion and individual genius
• What did Romantics elevate over reason?


  Emotion
• Why did Romantics believe that feelings and passions were important?


  They viewed them as essential sources of truth and creativity
• Which work by Goethe highlights the emotional intensity central to Romanticism?


  The Sorrows of Young Werther
• What does Romanticism emphasize regarding personal experience?


  It emphasizes the importance of living authentically and experiencing life fully
• How did Romantics believe deeper truths could be discovered?


  Through personal reflection and direct encounters with nature or art
• What are the key themes of Romanticism as described in the study material?


  • Elevation of emotion over reason
  • Importance of authentic experiences
  • Personal reflection and direct encounters with nature or art
• What was regarded as the supreme creative force?


  Imagination
• How does imagination transcend the material world?


  It allows exploration of the unknown and creation of new worlds
• In what ways can artists and writers utilize imagination?


  To explore the unknown and express inner realities
• What does imagination allow artists and writers to express that defies rational understanding?


  Inner realities
• How did Romantics view inspiration?


  As a spontaneous, divine force
• What is often associated with moments of inspiration according to Romantics?


  Intense emotion or connection to nature
• What role did many Romantics believe the artist or poet played?


  A visionary figure capable of perceiving deeper truths
• How does the Romantic view of inspiration differ from a more traditional view of creativity?


  Romantics see it as spontaneous and divine, while traditional views often see it as a structured process
• What are the key characteristics of Romantic inspiration?


  • Viewed as spontaneous and divine
  • Associated with intense emotions
  • Linked to nature
  • Artists and poets seen as visionaries
• What did Romanticism emphasize in artistic and literary expression?


  The individual's subjective experience
• How did Romanticism differ from Enlightenment thinkers in its approach to expression?


  Romanticism rejected the objective, impersonal approach favored by Enlightenment thinkers
• What was a core tenet of Romanticism?


  Individualism
• How was the artist, writer, or hero viewed in Romanticism?


  As a unique individual whose personal journey revealed universal truths
• What does the celebration of the individual in Romanticism suggest about the movement's values?


  It emphasizes the importance of personal experience and inner struggles