What was a major difference between the Romantic and Realist movements in art and literature?

Posted on October 21st, 2009 by admin

What was a major difference between the Romantic and Realist movements in art and literature?

A. Romantics celebrated nature while Realists wanted to show industrial life as it was for everyday people.
B. Romantics supported industrialization while Realists concentrated on describing nature.
C. Romantics supported strong central governments while Realists wanted democracy.
D. Romantics loved painting while Realists rejected painting in favor of photography.

A. Romanticism rejected industrial life, saying it dehumanized people. Realism wanted to show, well, reality.

4 Responses

  1. Jimmie Says:

    Romantic movenment
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_movement
    Realism
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realist
    References :

  2. lucy Says:

    A. Romanticism rejected industrial life, saying it dehumanized people. Realism wanted to show, well, reality.
    References :

  3. willow oak Says:

    A. Romantics loved natural scenes; the Realists said "Paint what you know," and that would involve everyday life events.
    References :
    I have a bachelor’s in art history

  4. Shenanigans Mahone OHooligan Says:

    A. Romantics celebrated nature while Realists wanted to show industrial life as it was for everyday people.

    I’m 97% sure.
    References :

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