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Realists rejected Romanticism, which had dominated French literature and art since the late 18th century, revolting against the exotic subject matter and exaggerated emotionalism of the movement.
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The art movement known as Romanticism began in 1770 and ended in 1840 in Western Europe and the US.
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Why was any movement in art created? However, Realism was a reaction to Romanticism.
Yes, an example would be something like: "Romanticism was a style or movement in literature or art." (And that's a fact! :D)
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Romanticism rejected the ideals of rationalism, order, and restraint that had dominated the Enlightenment period. It also rejected the emphasis on scientific reasoning and logic, instead favoring emotion, imagination, and individualism. Additionally, Romanticism criticized the industrialization of society and the negative impacts it had on nature and human connection.
There were separate Realism movements in both the arts as well as politics. Realist painters rejected Romanticism. They used natural settings and depicted their subjects realistically with any elements of fancifulness removed. Social Realism was an art movement that drew attention to the poor and downtrodden through their art.