ROMANTICISM, Explained [AP Euro Review—Unit 5 Topic 8]

What was a primary characteristic of the Enlightenment that Romanticism sought to balance?

• Emphasis on emotional expression and individualism

• Application of rational, rigorous, scientific thought to human institutions

• Focus on the mystical connection between humans and nature

• Promotion of nationalism through folk tales and shared history

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is considered a forerunner of the Romantic Movement primarily due to his emphasis on what?

• The importance of mathematical and logical proofs

• The moral improvement of society through strict adherence to rules

• Feelings, passions, and subjectivity over pure reason

• The collective identity of a nation

The collection of German fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers is an example of how Romanticism contributed to the rise of what?

• Industrialization

• Enlightenment ideals

• Nationalism

• Neoclassicism

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of Romantic art, including literature and visual arts?

• Strict adherence to classical forms and symmetry

• Emphasis on rational thought and scientific accuracy

• Emotional exuberance, imaginative exploration, and the artist's inner feelings

• Depiction of historical events with objective detachment