Question

Describe at least three ways that Romanticism differed from neoclassicism and the Enlightenment. Your answer should be at least 150 words.

Answer 1

Answer:

Three ways that Romanticism differed from Neoclassicism and Enlightenment:

1. Romanticism drew its inspiration from the Medieval and Baroque era as opposed to the Classical culture of the Neoclassicism and the political and philosophical school of thought of the Enlightenment movement.
2. Romanticism was characterized by its quest to question through its subjectivity, full of imagination/creativity and emotion. Neoclassicism characterized by its simplicity of thought, objectivity and restraint. Enlightenment on the other hand focused on the order of things, control and reasoning as a modifier of the human condition.
3. Romanticism was manifested mostly in the visual arts as is the case of emotionally charged painting, The Raft of the Medusa by Jean Louis Theodore Gericault, as opposed to the Neoclassic  aesthetic and cultural artistic ideals, for example in the architectural  symmetry and austerity of Villa Godi Valmarana, italy the quest to logic reasoning of the Enlightenment thinkers who produced political and literary writings.

Explanation:

Neoclassicism began around 1660 in reaction to the elaborate ornamentation and detailing of the Rococo movement. It was prevalent in the, drama, literature, fine arts and architectural designs.

Believed in the classical order of nature inspired from the  Roman and Greek culture and philosophies, that is why it is also considered as a classical revival, its characteristics were centered on structure, restraint, bravery, logic, simplicity and symmetry  in the use of straight and linear lines.

Enlightenment coincided with the first half of the period of Neoclassicism around 1750. It developed from the philosophical school of thought where emphasis was based on clarity of thought and perception, reasoning and knowledge. These philosophy laid bases for political and psychological reasoning and the human condition.  Reasoning seen as a necessary condition for advancement, knowledge and progress.

Romanticism was a complete change of thought, influenced by emotions, imagination and subjectivity. Initiated around 1789, it is considered as a clear revolution against the objectivity of Neoclassicism. Inspired from the Baroque and Medieval era, were dark-reddish tones were employed. It also inspired the theater, visual and literary arts focusing mainly on nature, legends an pastoral life.