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Which of the following is a characteristic of Romanticism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Romanticism?
- Glorification of Neo-Classicalism
- Experimenting with new topics and techniques (correct)
- Rejection of individualism
- Emphasis on reason and order
What was the main subject matter of Romantic art?
What was the main subject matter of Romantic art?
- Depiction of everyday life
- Expression of emotional drama (correct)
- Celebration of reason and logic
- Exploration of scientific concepts
What was Romanticism's reaction to Neo-Classicalism?
What was Romanticism's reaction to Neo-Classicalism?
- Rejecting emotions and imagination
- Embracing Neo-Classical ideals
- Opposing Neo-Classical ideals (correct)
- Promoting reason and order
What did Romanticism emphasize in terms of creativity?
What did Romanticism emphasize in terms of creativity?
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What was the background of Romanticism?
What was the background of Romanticism?
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Characteristics of Romanticism
- Emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism
- Focus on the beauty and power of nature
- Interest in the supernatural, folklore, and the exotic
Subject Matter of Romantic Art
- Landscapes, often with dramatic and turbulent themes
- Scenes of everyday life, especially among the poor and marginalized
- Portraits of individuals, often with a focus on their emotional state
Reaction to Neo-Classicalism
- Rejection of the classical ideals of balance, proportion, and restraint
- Emphasis on the emotional and the personal, rather than the rational and universal
Creativity and Romanticism
- Emphasis on the creative process as a personal and emotional experience
- Celebration of the artist's imagination and intuition
- Interest in the sublime and the beauty of the unknown
Background of Romanticism
- Emerged in the late 18th century, particularly in Europe and North America
- Reaction to the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution
- Influenced by the French Revolution and the rise of nationalism
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