PPT-Romanticism in American Art

and Literature 18001855 What led to Romanticism Independence in religion and politics Expansion in America U rbanization and industrialism dehumanization Confusion generated by science Darwin for example. By: Kelsey Sauers, Braden Hays, Joseph Abera, and Josh Patino. What is Romanticism? . Romanticism:. a movement in the arts and literature that emphasizes inspiration and primacy of the individual . Romanticism has very little to do with things popularly thought of as “romantic.” (although love may occasionally be the subject of Romantic art).  . Colonial literature. Puritanism – . Belief that man is inherently evil. Only the divine mercy of God will allow them into Heaven.. Rationalism-. . Humans can use their own reasoning; they do not need God to figure out their own solutions to their own problems.. 1800-1855. Romanticism. The term derives from “romance,” . which from the Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric, King Arthur legends) that was . adventuristic. Definition. A movement in art, literature, and music during the 19. th. century. . Characterized by the 5 “I”s. Imagination. Intuition. Idealism. Inspiration. Individuality. Imagination. Imagination was emphasized over “reason.”. Is there a justifiable reason to kill another person? Why or why not?. Heroic despair: . hero strays from traditional ideals. Women. don’t fulfill traditional roles. Villain: . often misunderstood and lonely. Good Morning! 1/23/2017. Turn-in:.  . Stamp Sheet. Take out: . Romanticism homework, journal, writing utensil. Fast Five:. What are the elements of Romanticism?. Homework. :.  . Select one more Romantic poem – analyze for elements as we have done in class (at least 4 elements + analysis in a similar chart). . Light Romanticism, Dark Romanticism, Transcendentalism . Romanticism as a Journey. Away from . Corruption of civilization. Limits of rational thought. Romanticism as a Journey. Toward. Integrity of nature. Followed what literary age?. They . believed in the natural goodness of humans which is hindered by the urban life of civilization. . They believed that the savage is noble, childhood is good and the emotions inspired by both beliefs causes the heart to soar.. 1/30/12 Romanticism. 1798 to 1832 in England. Shift from faith in reason to faith in imagination, senses, feelings. Shift from urban interest to rural and natural. From impersonal to subjective. From scientific/mundane to mysterious and infinite. A Movement in art, literature, and music during the 19. th. century. Characterized by the five “I”s. Imagination. Intuition. Idealism. Inspiration. Individuality. Romanticism. Imagination: . Emphasized over “reason.” It was a backlash against the “Age of Reason.”. . i. n American Literature. 1800-1870. http://www.honors.uiuc.edu/eng255/lectures/12-13.html. Historical and Cultural Background. Write down the essential questions. :. What is the relationship between place and literature?. The Age of Reason or The Enlightenment. . Founded on. Deism. Logic. Inalienable rights. It also brought . Industrialization, growth of cities, and factories . American expansion (Lewis and Clark and Manifest Destiny) . Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Idealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics. Welcome to October – Time to turn it up a notch!!!!. Thoreau Re-Cap. How did the two biographical pieces differ? . Did you talk about this yesterday? Why not?. How did the excerpts from . Walden.