The Pros And Cons Of The Romantic Movement

Romanticism is the individual expression and style in fine art and literature. The idea is based on doing things with passion rather reason and imagination rather than intuition and logic. Romanticism contrasts with another style called Classicism and developed as a revolt against it. Artists and writers throughout history have demonstrated Romanticism through their work, but at one point in history it was an actual movement that created the transition between old and new ways of thinking. The Romantic period was a time when certain people realized that many European societies were becoming standerdized, lacking authenticity and emotion, and because of that they rebelled and started a movement. The Romantic Movement was a reaction and direct challenge to the scientific Enlightment at the time that influenced art, literature, philosophy, and music. The term “Romantic Movement” ususally refers to the time period of 1800-1850. The works of Shakespeare and Beethoven’s Music are just two examples of milions of literature pieces created at that time. This movement started as a reaction against Classicism and rigid social structures, …show more content…
Romantics could not stand the Enlightment, they used their art, poetry and lifestyle to rebel. The movement was greatly inspired by the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. The opposing side to Romanticism was the Enlightment. The Enlightment was a time when European politics, philosophy, science and communications were drastically changing (1685-1815), the Enlightment ultimately sparked the 19th-century Romantic Movement. The French philosopher, Rousseau taught that people are naturally good and they are only corrupted by society and or civil organiziation. He idealized the ‘noble savage’ one without luxuries and sophistication and said that children in a virtuous society will grow up to be honest and