All Flashcards
Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
Philosopher who argued emotions lead to moral and societal progress, laying groundwork for Romanticism.
Who was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
Author of The Sorrows of Young Werther, a key example of Romantic literature.
Who was Eugène Delacroix?
Painter of Liberty Leading the People, a powerful image of revolution and Romantic ideals.
Who was Hubert Robert?
Painter of Imaginary View of the Grand Gallery of the Louvre in Ruins, highlighting the Romantic interest in ruins.
Who was Anne-Louis Girodet?
Painter of The Shadows of French Heroes who died in the wars of Liberty, received by Ossian, a great example of the Romantic interest in national heroes and the supernatural.
Who was Jane Austen?
While often associated with realism, Austen's focus on the inner lives and emotions of her characters, along with her exploration of personal relationships and individual experiences, places her within the Romantic tradition.
What caused the rise of Romanticism?
Reaction against the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and order; fueled by the French Revolution and other wars.
What was the effect of Romanticism on art?
Bold colors, dramatic scenes, expressive brushstrokes, featuring landscapes, heroic figures, and exotic settings.
What was the effect of Romanticism on literature?
Focus on emotions, rejection of rationalism, idealization of nature and family, use of common language.
How did the Enlightenment cause Romanticism?
The Enlightenment's focus on reason led to a counter-movement emphasizing emotion and intuition.
How did the French Revolution influence Romanticism?
Showed the power of emotion in politics and nationalism, fueling the Romantic spirit.
What were the effects of Romanticism's emphasis on individualism?
Celebration of unique expression and inner experience in art and literature.
What were the effects of Romanticism's emphasis on nature?
Nature became a central theme in art and literature, seen as a source of inspiration and spiritual truth.
What is Romanticism?
Artistic, literary, and intellectual movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, and individuality.
Define Individualism (in Romanticism).
Celebration of the unique individual and their inner world.
What is 'Reverence for the Past' in Romanticism?
Fascination with history, folklore, and myth.
Define the Romantic view of Nature.
Nature is a source of inspiration, beauty, and spiritual truth.
What is the Romantic interest in the Supernatural?
Attraction to the mysterious, the occult, and the unexplained.
Define 'Emotion' in Romanticism.
Valuing feelings, intuition, and personal experience over reason.