Realism And The Neoclassical Era

First and foremost, Romanticism was an art movement in the nineteenth century in response to industrialism and the Neoclassical era. They rebelled against the sciences, reason and conformities of society and embraced qualities such as individualism, imagination, intuition, eccentricity, and emotion. A major component of Romanticism is nature. Romantics tend to incorporate nature in many of their works whether it be a painting or a poem. One could say that they were very raw artists. Inspiration for literature came from the soul and inner feelings, and they were exploring how they were interconnected with nature. In addition, Romantics were inspired by events such as the French Revolution. Rebellion against the government and liberating the individual was indeed a part of Romantic’s core values. …show more content…
Unlike the Romantics, they believed that literature should not be how one portrays it, but how the world is in actuality. The world should be shown in its true form instead of molding it to suit one’s niche. It’s bare, there’s no hiding any details, but rather revealing them. For example, there are the works of the artist named Ron Mueck, and he makes art that captures the human in its true form, no matter how unappealing it may seem. Also, another difference between Realists and Romantics is that Romantics focus on the individual rather than a society as an entirety. Realists look at the state of how humans use nature rather than the personal connection one has with