Neoclassicism and Romanticism Flashcards
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What does 'movement' refer to in the context of art?

A shift occurs in how art is presented, viewed, or accepted.

What is a 'literary movement'?

When authors in a particular time period tend to follow a general style of writing with common qualities.

There is a time period for a movement.

True

What is the Age of Neoclassicism?

<p>1660-1798</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Neoclassicism aim to recapture?

<p>The ideals of order and rational control of the classical Greeks and Romans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism is associated with the rise of the middle class.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism challenged religious authority and saw the rise of science.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Deism?

<p>Belief in an impersonal God and logical universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the audience for Neoclassical works?

<p>The upper classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Neoclassicism, how should natural passions be regarded?

<p>Natural passions must be subordinated to social needs and strictly controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism believes that social needs are more important than individual needs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassicism believed that man could not find order within himself.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issues did Neoclassicism address regarding marriage?

<p>Marriage as a vehicle for social obligation and social contracts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the dates for Romanticism?

<p>1798-1837</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism stress?

<p>Strong emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Romanticism view the individual imagination?

<p>As a critical authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in Romanticism regarding heroic individuals?

<p>Elevation of the achievements of heroic individuals and artists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Romanticism?

<p>Overturning of previous social conventions and aristocratic norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism long for?

<p>The simplicity and purity of the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What perspective did authors during the Romantic period offer?

<p>A focus on nature and the common people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism defied logic and reason.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism encourage people to embrace?

<p>Spontaneity, passion, love, freedom, and feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism believe about human nature?

<p>In the innate goodness of humans in their natural state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism emphasize?

<p>Individualism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reverence did Romanticism possess?

<p>A reverence for nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism embraced complexity over simplicity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism is seen as a revolt against political authority and social convention.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanticism see as greater than accepted social behavior?

<p>Feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was of interest to Romanticism regarding cruelty?

<p>The phenomenon of cruelty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pathetic fallacy' refer to?

<p>Nature reflects human feeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did authors tend to write during a literary movement?

<p>In a style that either anticipates a future movement or looks backward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neoclassicism

  • Neoclassicism aimed to recapture classical ideals of order and rationality from ancient Greece and Rome.
  • The movement emerged during the Age of Neoclassicism, spanning from 1660 to 1798.
  • Characterized by the rise of the middle class and an emphasis on literacy among the upper classes.
  • Challenged religious authority, correlating with the rise of science and the emergence of Deism, which posited an impersonal God and a logical universe.
  • Stressed that natural passions must be controlled to meet social needs, promoting the perspective that collective needs outweighed individual desires.
  • Highlighted issues of marriage as social obligation, advocating for alliances within one's social class to maintain wealth and stability.
  • Belief in the potential for individuals to find internal order.

Romanticism

  • Romanticism dates from 1798 to 1837, emphasizing strong emotions and individual imagination as central themes.
  • Celebrated heroic individuals and artists, positioning them in contrast to societal norms and conventions.
  • Reacted against the aristocratic political structures in response to dramatic changes brought by the Industrial Revolution.
  • Longed for the simplicity and purity of the past, focusing on nature and the experiences of common people.
  • Valued emotive and humanistic aspects, arguing that logic and reason should not overshadow feelings.
  • Encouraged spontaneity, love, and freedom of expression, advocating for the innate goodness of humans in their natural state.
  • Emphasized individualism and a deep reverence for nature, embracing simplicity and often reflecting a revolt against political authority.
  • Interests included the phenomenon of cruelty and the concept of pathetic fallacy, where nature mirrors human emotions.
  • Writers in this era often anticipated future literary movements or connected with prior styles.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of Neoclassicism and Romanticism with these flashcards. Understand the definitions of movements, literary styles, and the historical timeframes that define these influential eras in literature and art.

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