Romanticism

usgb/rəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/
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An 18th-19th century movement in arts where emotions, imagination, beauty in nature were highlighted.

The works of Edgar Allan Poe are considered as a part of American Romanticism.
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  • american romanticism

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Arts Movement

Remember it's about art and literature from a specific historical time, not anything modern.

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The paintings from Romanticism often depict dramatic landscapes.
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Emotion Over Logic

Works from Romanticism prioritize feeling and nature over reason and industrialization.

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Romanticism valued the raw emotions seen in the wildness of nature.
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Not About Love

Don't confuse Romanticism with being romantic; it's not focused on love stories.

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She admired Romanticism for its connection to nature, not for romantic tales.
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